Job Title: ERS Performance Modeling Intern
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Location: Concord, NC
Company: GM Performance Power Units (GM PPU)
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GM Performance Power Units is seeking a mid level undergraduate intern to support Energy Recovery System (ERS) performance modeling and data analysis. This role focuses on using Python and basic machine learning to train models that identify ERS KPIs and anomalies from both team and competitor telemetry data.
Key Responsibilities:
• Help develop Python scripts and notebooks to process, clean, and organize vehicle and ERS telemetry data.
• Train and evaluate models to extract key performance indicators and detect anomalies in ERS operation under guidance from senior engineers.
• Assist with creating clear plots, dashboards, and summaries that translate model outputs into actionable engineering insights.
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• Mid- to upper-level student in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a similar field.
• Completed at least one 300 level (or higher) Deep Learning or Neural Networks course, with some hands on PyTorch experience.
• Solid Python skills and interest in hybrid powertrain applications.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative, learning oriented mindset.
Desirable Skills:
• Experience working with time series data such as telemetry, dynamometer, or test cell measurements.
• Familiarity with basic vehicle or powertrain modeling concepts and simulation tools.
• Exposure to machine learning frameworks (such as PyTorch or scikit learn) and simple model training workflows.
• Experience using version control tools (e.g., Git) and collaborative development platforms.
• Prior project work that combines engineering domain knowledge with data analytics or machine learning.
Personal Attributes:
• Strong, hands-on engineering mindset with a bias toward building, testing, and iterating.
• Curious and motivated to learn at the intersection of race engineering, data science, and software.
• Able to work independently on well-defined tasks while asking timely questions when needed.
• Comfortable collaborating with multidisciplinary teammates and incorporating feedback.
• Organized, detail oriented, and committed to clear documentation and high-quality results.
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