INTERN - Research & Development HMI Engineer (Connected Car Human Machine Interface Technology) (Finance)
Research & Development HMI Engineer Intern
(Connected Car Human Machine Interface Technology)
Subaru of America, Inc.'s Internship Program provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain real-world experience related to their major. Interns have the chance to work on meaningful projects, collaborate with professionals, and develop skills that will be beneficial in their future careers. It's an excellent way to jump-start their career and enhance their skillset, making them more marketable in their field of study.
COURSE OF STUDY
Pursing a Bachelor's Degree with a major in Ergonomics, Cognitive Science, Cognitive Engineering, or Human Computer Interaction (includes Information, Human-Centered Design).
TERM - ONE-YEAR PROGRAM
• 1 year in length [37.5 hours per week during the summer; ~18-25 hours per week during school year]
• Internship to begin in May and end the following May
• Location - NASI - Research & Development, 50255 Michigan Avenue, Van Buren Township, MI 48111
• $20 an hour (undergrad)
QUALIFICATIONS
• Current Juniors, Seniors planning to pursue a Master's Degree, OR students currently enrolled in a Master's Program
• Must be an active student for the entire length of internship
• At least 1 year of work experience
• Must possess a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record
SKILLS
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge around Human Machine Interface (HMI) and interaction, cognitive science, and ergonomics is required. (If you are currently learning them in school, this is also acceptable.)
• Knowledge of psychology is a plus.
• Experience of user clinics / user tests to verify a hypothesis for entire process / any process is required.
• Design test method by using HMI prototyping tools, such as Figma is a plus.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Designs user clinics / user tests.
• Supports or conducts user clinics / user tests.
• Analyzes and creates documents.
• Researches or supports trends of HMI by literatures or letters.
• Analyzes North American customer data and technical trends to determine user demands.
• Consults with other vehicle development engineers to evaluate interfacing, operational, and performance requirements of overall systems mainly in cockpit.
• Collects data from prototype system, clean/prepare the data, analyze the data, and draw conclusions on the testing results.
• Supports Proof of Concept (PoC) stage for developing Subaru's next generation infotainment system, cockpit system including meters, displays, buttons, etc which related to HMI. Writes technical reports.
• Collaborates with other experts including product managers, UI/UX designers, software engineers, and marketing experts.
SUMMARY
Subaru of America's Research & Development groups are fast-paced and exciting environments that provide an opportunity to experience business operations on a national level. This position involves research and testing new HMI technologies.
