Mechatronics Engineering Fellowship, 6-12 months

Volkswagen Group

. Support technical evaluation and design concept creation .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeBelmont • California • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical and electrical design, with a strong foundation in programming and electronics. Capable of collaborating in multifunctional teams to develop innovative automotive solutions and present concepts to stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

SolidWorksCATIAProgramming In CBasic Electronics And Circuit DesignICE Or EV Vehicle Electronics Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Basic Mechanical DesignBasic Shop Skills3D PrintingMillingLathe WorkComputer Numerical Control MillingProgramming In C++Programming In PythonArduinoBasic Computer Skills In Windows And Linux

Soft Skills

CollaborationPresentation SkillsProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Automotive EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringConcept CreationReverse EngineeringIntellectual Property GenerationUX DesignMechatronics Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support technical evaluation and design concept creation
Create electronics
Integrate new technologies
Design and build mechanisms
Wire vehicles
Work with existing car systems and reverse engineer parts when necessary
Generate intellectual property from projects
Support demonstrations
Present to stakeholders
Collaborate closely with multifunctional designers and engineers
Document work for continued development into production
Help maintain the model shop
Learn and evaluate new tools and machines
Propose and justify capability improvements
Assist UX Designers and Mechatronics Engineers in developing products and features from idea to proof of concept

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be at least a rising Senior who has completed the junior year, in a graduate program, or within 6 months of graduation
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Must attach an official transcript with the resume
Degree program in Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or a comparable field
Comfortable creating concepts for presentation to the “C” suite at VW Group Worldwide
Able to work in a multifunctional team
SolidWorks and CATIA preferred
Basic shop skills, including milling, lathe work, and 3D printing
Willingness to learn additional shop skills such as computer numerical control milling
Basic mechanical design
Basic electronics and circuit design
Programming in C, C++, Python, Arduino, or similar
Basic computer skills in Windows and Linux
ICE or EV vehicle electronics knowledge and experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
E-Verify participation
Drug-free workplace
Pre-employment substance abuse testing