Top Internships in Detroit, MI

Supports budgeting, forecasting, finance consolidations, executive presentation materials, and process automation initiatives. Works with finance and accounting teams while gaining experience with financial systems, analytics tools, and AI-enabled process improvements. The intern must be enrolled in an accounting or finance degree program, maintain a 3.0 GPA, work 20–30 hours weekly in a hybrid format, and live within driving distance of Auburn Hills, Michigan.

Supports the North America Sales team with customer account management, quotations, contract administration, prototype orders, pricing databases, market research, presentations, and business reviews. Collaborates with Engineering, Finance, Operations, and Program Management teams while gaining experience in the automotive industry.

Supports IT innovation initiatives involving AI, digital enablement, and business process improvement. Assists with documenting use cases, translating business needs into requirements, preparing project communications, tracking timelines and action items, supporting meetings, and creating executive-ready materials. Collaborates with cross-functional teams while applying responsible technology, confidentiality, and data protection practices.

Supports North America Internal Communications through employee storytelling, interviews, writing, content coordination, manufacturing communications, leadership communications, town halls, and engagement campaigns. Analyzes internal communications performance, identifies trends, optimizes content using performance data, benchmarks employee storytelling practices, and assists with editorial planning and special projects.

Support EHS activities in a manufacturing setting: perform risk assessments, safety audits, workstation reviews, incident investigation support, maintain SDS and chemical inventories, assist with LOTO procedures and training, and provide EHS administrative and documentation support.

Supports industrial business development through market research, competitive analysis, customer and industry trend monitoring, digital content and social media assistance, event planning, and sales and marketing coordination. The intern will focus on emerging markets such as data centers, energy storage, power generation, distributed energy, and industrial electrification while collaborating with business development, engineering, and product management teams.

Support transaction advisory engagements involving mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and management buyouts. Responsibilities include transaction accounting, financial analysis, quality of earnings assessments, reviewing reports on assets and liabilities, participating in client meetings and site visits, and preparing proposals and engagement letters.

Supports digital tools and solutions through application, report, and internal system development, enhancement, and maintenance. Assists with analysis, problem solving, and daily team activities while collaborating with technology professionals. Potential focus areas include digital platforms, full-stack development, cybersecurity, commercial technology, data analytics, and ERP. The internship includes mentoring, professional development, and exposure to IT and software leaders.

Supports PwC tax professionals with corporate tax returns, compliance documents, tax research, international and multistate tax projects, data analysis, and client-focused tax strategy development. The intern will serve entrepreneurial and private businesses through the Japanese Business Network while gaining exposure to tax consulting, regulatory requirements, and tax reporting processes.

Support HR and talent development initiatives, including internship recruitment, apprenticeship program coordination, training, job description and competency updates, compensation proposals, youth apprenticeship development, and HRIS data entry and reporting. The role requires strong organization, communication, research, and independent work skills, along with graduate enrollment in a relevant HR or organizational development program.

Marketing Intern supporting customer and competitor research, content creation, social media, photography and video, events, sales and recruiting materials, marketing operations, and performance reporting. The role includes owning a scoped project from planning through handoff, working across office and factory environments, and using feedback to improve drafts and campaigns.

Accounting Intern supporting accounts receivable and corporate accounting through invoicing, cash application, reconciliations, journal entries, close activities, financial reporting, intercompany accounting, and audit readiness. The role provides exposure to U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, Excel-based analysis, AI tools, and process improvement while collaborating across departments.

Paid 10-week internship supporting transportation and logistics operations. Responsibilities include designing and documenting processes, updating inventory and shipment records, analyzing network data for efficiency opportunities, and generating leads for warehouse partners. The role provides hands-on experience in warehouse operations, inventory management, transportation reporting, and supply chain processes. Candidates must be pursuing a relevant degree, commit to the full program beginning May 24, 2027, and work from the Troy, Michigan office in a hybrid arrangement.

Engineering internship supporting hands-on civil engineering and infrastructure projects. Interns will develop technical and professional skills while learning engineering practices and collaborating with experienced professionals. The role focuses on broad field-specific learning, with preferred interest in traffic safety analysis or modeling and familiarity with SYNCHRO and Vissim software.

Develop ADAS feature and algorithm building blocks, integrate Simulink models into MATLAB and CarMaker test environments, create test cases, debug and document issues, and perform systems testing on benches and in vehicles. The intern will collaborate with engineering teams to improve manufacturing systems and validate product performance against customer requirements.

Applications Engineering Intern supporting analog IC and power module products for DC-DC power conversion. Responsibilities include customer and field applications support, product simulation and bench evaluation, reference design development, debugging customer designs, collaborating on new product evaluations, writing technical documentation, and presenting project results. The role requires hands-on lab work and office or laboratory attendance three days per week.

Supports construction project managers and field teams with documentation, scheduling, coordination, drawing and specification reviews, progress tracking, RFIs, submittals, safety observations, and subcontractor and supplier coordination. The intern participates in on-site meetings and gains practical experience with construction project delivery, procurement, logistics, and problem-solving.

Finance internship supporting high-impact projects across FP&A, tax and government affairs, accounting, commercial finance, internal audit, and investor relations. Interns collaborate with senior finance leaders, analyze business objectives, manage multiple priorities, and contribute to complex projects. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, organizational, and leadership skills are valued. Finance or accounting majors are preferred, with prior finance or accounting internship experience advantageous.

Supports Aptiv’s Marketing team by creating graphics, videos, presentations, templates, and digital assets for social media, web, events, and marketing campaigns. The intern edits video with motion graphics and visual effects, organizes centralized asset libraries, develops content-management processes, audits digital channels, and recommends improvements to engagement, performance, and brand consistency.

Supports Aptiv’s global social media and digital communications by planning, writing, scheduling, and analyzing content across major platforms. Creates graphics, infographics, videos, motion graphics, photography, event assets, and campaign materials while maintaining brand consistency. Researches trends, translates technical information into engaging stories, supports executive communications and events, and contributes to reporting and analytics. The role requires strong storytelling, organization, creative-tool proficiency, and a portfolio of relevant work.

Supports the sales organization by assisting with RFQ processes, supplier strategic planning, total available market analysis, and business plan development. Reviews customer and market data to inform sales strategy and business decisions. The role requires in-person availability in Troy, Michigan, strong organization and problem-solving skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and knowledge of automotive markets and electronics products.

Supports the sales team with request-for-quote processes, supplier strategic planning, total available market analysis, and customer and market data reviews. The intern contributes to business plan development and strategy decisions while working in person at the Troy, Michigan office. The role requires business or technical degree enrollment, strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, automotive market knowledge, electronics product knowledge, and a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Supports regional marketing campaigns, communications, newsletters, events, webinars, lead management, CRM data maintenance, partner onboarding, marketing systems, and sales enablement. Maintains contact lists, project plans, event calendars, and marketing libraries while applying brand standards and collaborating with marketing, sales, training, and operations teams. The role provides hands-on experience in marketing operations, communications, events, and partner engagement.

Sales Intern supporting business-to-business outreach, account research, sales campaigns, event preparation, lead qualification, CRM maintenance, proposals, and strategic account development. The role involves engaging customers, prospects, consultants, and partners while building practical skills in communication, research, sales operations, and relationship management.

Supports procurement systems and supply chain data initiatives through requirements documentation, data validation, reporting, user acceptance testing, process mapping, supplier master-data maintenance, issue tracking, and training materials. The intern analyzes data from Excel, Power BI, SAP, SPS, Ivalua, and related systems; helps improve supplier performance reporting and process efficiency; and presents findings to cross-functional stakeholders.