Description
This Engineering Co-op/Intern role is available in 15 locations for the Summer 2027 session (May-August). The position offers a salary range of $27.22-$35.22 per hour.
The Engineering Co-op/Intern program at Honda provides college students with hands-on experience in various engineering disciplines. As an intern, you will work on real-world projects, collaborate with experienced engineers, and gain valuable skills.
Responsibilities:
- Manufacturing & Operations:
+ Support equipment, process, quality, and new model activities in manufacturing areas such as Assembly, Weld, Paint, Stamping, Casting, and Machining + Install new tooling, design and build end-of-arm tooling, and program robots + Assist with project management, track daily processes, and analyze manufacturing problems + Research new technologies and implement improvement countermeasures
- Quality & Testing:
+ Assist with vehicle and component testing for systems such as chassis, brakes, and electrical systems + Develop and execute test procedures, create fixtures, and validate methods + Recreate failures to determine root cause and verify countermeasures + Analyze warranty and quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
- Facilities & Infrastructure:
+ Update and maintain 2D and 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drawings for facilities and utilities + Support analysis and design of sanitation, HVAC, building pressure, power, and lighting systems + Assist with infrastructure modification designs and improvement solutions
- Tooling, Equipment & Automation:
+ Design manufacturing equipment and tooling using 2D and 3D CAD systems + Specify electrical hardware, controls, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and safety requirements + Support equipment installation, validation, and troubleshooting activities
- Research, Design & Product Engineering:
+ Support design engineers in developing future models, components, and systems + Assist with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) modeling, drawing creation, and design change requests + Perform cost, weight, and feasibility calculations
- Purchasing & Supplier Support:
+ Assess supplier process capabilities and support problem reporting and countermeasure implementation + Calculate part and tooling costs for injection-molded automotive parts + Verify and evaluate effectiveness of supplier corrective actions
- Materials, Welding & Laboratory Support:
+ Support mass production and new model activities through failure analysis and materials testing + Prepare samples for metallurgical testing and perform mechanical and metallurgical tests
Requirements:
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
- General Engineering coursework
- Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher
- Class status: Sophomore (by credit hour) or above
- Availability to work a minimum of 10 weeks at 40 hours per week
- Enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree program studying Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Valid U.S. Driver's License (exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis)
- Ability to provide own transportation to and from work each day
Benefits:
- Housing accommodations at a shared cost or a housing stipend based on location
- Honda Business Resource Groups for networking, community involvement, and professional development
- Performance feedback and mentorship
- On-site Wellness Centers with gyms, cardio machines, weights, and group fitness classes
- Paid overtime at 1.5 times hourly rate
- Consideration for full-time employment after completing the co-op program