Job Description

Garrett is the true pioneer of automotive turbocharging dating back more than 60 years, and continues today as the world ’s leader in turbo technology solutions and an experienced supplier of electric boosting products and automotive software to support passenger cars, commercial vehicles and off-highway equipment. With a worldwide footprint of engineering centers, testing labs and manufacturing facilities, Garrett serves all major automotive companies to implement key differentiated technology offerings. Bring your passion to a fast paced and professional work atmosphere.

We have an exciting new opening for a Summer 2026 Air Foil Bearing Engineer Intern located in Torrance, CA.

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As an Air Foil Bearing Engineer you will support AFB development engineers with daily activities on Shaft & Bearing (S&B) core and New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.

Responsibilities include:

• NPI
  • Support AFB engineers in executing projects for fuel cell, IAC and e-cooling GBEs
  • Activities include:
    • Rig data analysis (using Rig BI, Excel, Matlab and other tools)
    • Inspection data review
    • Draft engineering reports
    • Write process instruction documents
  • Cooperate w/ Advanced Manufacturing Engineers (AME)
• Science/Core Projects
  • Support geometry vs performance correlation activities by performing data analysis, running ANSYS simulations as needed
• Rig support
  • Support lab & AFB dev engineers w/ daily activities, including data analysis, rig operation, inspections, rig rebuild/commissioning & root cause analysis
  • Write lab procedure documents

Basic Qualifications:

• Student pursuing a Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree
• Relevant coursework
• Proven problem-solving skills, including ability to interpret data, define actions, and implement solutions to ensure flawless launches
• Expertise in rotor dynamics and air foil bearing technology and design is desired
• Strong knowledge of NPI process and understanding product and process design tradeoffs
• Capability to plan and execute complex projects with cross functional teams
• Hands-on approach, multi-tasking and focus on cost effectiveness
• Strong communication skills

We offer:

• An ability to integrate a high technology, collaborative & passionate team
• Discover high paced Automotive product development on innovative technology
• Career opportunities
• Dynamic and international work environment

Pay Range

The pay for this role is:

$25 an hour

Note that this rate represents the rate for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.

Garrett is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

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