Leggett & Platt
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Systems Engineer Intern Job Details | Leggett & Platt
Brief overview
Detroit, MI, UNITED STATESIn-person
UndergradOr in progress
9 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
Analytical and problem-solving skillsCommunication and collaborationSystems engineering principlesMATLAB/SimulinkPythonAutomotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN)Electrical and mechanical systemsEmbedded systemsControlsMechatronicsSystem modeling and simulationTest planning and data analysisDocumentation and requirements analysis
About the company
Leggett & Plattleggett.com
Leggett & Plat, which pioneered sleep technology when it introduced its bedspring more than 125 years ago.
Visa sponsorship history
3 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026
Data powered by U.S. Department of Labor. This does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.9H-1B approved
100%approval rate
2new H-1B hires
$75,000median wage / yr
H-1B Petition ApprovalsVisas USCIS actually granted: the strongest sign the company sponsors.
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LCA Certified ApplicationsAn early filing step, not a visa approval: it signals intent, not confirmed sponsorship.
20261
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Job description
Summary
Leggett & Platt is a global leader in manufacturing, design, and innovation, offering a paid internship program for students. As a Systems Engineer Intern, you will support the development, integration, and validation of complex automotive systems, gaining hands-on experience across the full systems lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Assist in gathering, analyzing, and documenting system requirements for automotive components and subsystems
- Contribute to system block diagrams, interface definitions, and design reviews
- Support test planning, execution, and data analysis for system‑level and component‑level validation
- Work with engineers to identify issues, analyze failures, and support corrective actions
- Partner with mechanical, electrical, software, and quality teams to ensure system alignment and performance
- Assist with system modeling, simulation, or analysis tools used in the design process
- Participate in process improvement initiatives, documentation updates, and workflow optimization
Skills
- Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Interest in automotive systems, embedded technologies, or electromechanical design
- Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a team environment
- Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to learn in a fast‑paced engineering setting
- Detail-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Exposure to systems engineering principles (requirements, V‑model, validation)
- Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or similar tools
- Experience with CAN, LIN, or other automotive communication protocols
- Understanding of basic electrical or mechanical systems
- Coursework or project experience in embedded systems, controls, or mechatronics
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Interest in automotive systems, embedded technologies, or electromechanical design
- Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a team environment
- Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to learn in a fast‑paced engineering setting
- Detail-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving
Nice to Haves
- Exposure to systems engineering principles (requirements, V‑model, validation)
- Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or similar tools
- Experience with CAN, LIN, or other automotive communication protocols
- Understanding of basic electrical or mechanical systems
- Coursework or project experience in embedded systems, controls, or mechatronics
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