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Engineering Co-op/Intern – Summer 2027

This job description reflects potential openings for the Summer 2027 Co-op/Internship Session (May-August). This is a general job description and represents multiple openings in various departments. Honda offers both single and multi-semester co-ops and internships. College students must apply to the requisition pertaining to their major and semester of interest.

Please note: Sponsorship for employment visa status for these positions is unavailable. Applicants requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., F-1 CPT/OPT, H-1B, TN, etc.) will not be considered.

More about the Engineering Co-op/ Intern at Honda

The descriptions below reflect potential environments and duties within our various Engineering Co-op/Intern positions that we offer. Work environments and projects may include but are not limited to:

Manufacturing & Operations

• Support equipment, process, quality, and new model activities within manufacturing areas such as Assembly, Weld, Paint, Stamping, Casting, and Machining
• Installation of new tooling including designing and building end of arm tooling, mold installation, process maturation and robot programming
• Assist with project management activities, schedules, and tracking daily processes
• Analyze manufacturing problems and support root cause investigations
• Research new technologies and help implement improvement countermeasures
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues during installation, testing, and production

Quality & Testing

• Assist with vehicle and/or component testing for systems such as chassis, brakes, controls, body panels, and electrical systems
• Support development and execution of test procedures, fixtures, and validation methods
• Recreate failures to determine root cause and verify effectiveness of countermeasures
• Analyze warranty and quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Document results through technical reports and presentations

Facilities & Infrastructure

• Update and maintain 2D and 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drawings for existing facilities and utilities
• Support analysis and design of sanitation, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), building pressure, power, and lighting systems
• Assist with infrastructure modification designs and short‑ and long‑term improvement solutions
• Review electrical and structural drawings; verify field conditions
• Provide general facilities and engineering department support

Tooling, Equipment & Automation

• Design manufacturing equipment and tooling using 2D and 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) systems
• Assist with specifying electrical hardware, controls, Programmable Logic Controller (PLCs), Human Machine Interface (HMIs), and safety requirements
• Support equipment installation, validation, and troubleshooting activities
• Assist with managing timelines and coordination of tooling projects

Research, Design & Product Engineering

• Support design engineers in the development of future models, components, and systems
• Support the development of vehicle testing and countermeasure analysis
• Assist with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) modeling, drawing creation, and design change requests
• Perform cost, weight, and feasibility calculations
• Support testing and development of mechanical and electrical systems through data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Participate in cross‑functional meetings with manufacturing, testing, suppliers, and engineering teams

Purchasing & Supplier Support

• Assist in assessing supplier process capabilities
• Support problem reporting, investigation, and countermeasure implementation
• Calculating part and tooling costs for injection molded automotive parts
• Participating in cost-reduction projects related to the introduction of new vehicles
• Verify and evaluate effectiveness of supplier corrective actions
• Assist with suspect part investigations and part change approvals

Materials, Welding & Laboratory Support

• Support mass production and new model activities through failure analysis and materials testing
• Prepare samples for metallurgical testing (cutting, grinding, polishing)
• Perform mechanical and metallurgical tests including hardness, tensile, compression, and weld evaluations
• Conduct destructive weld testing and material evaluations; log and analyze results
• Summarize findings in written technical reports and presentations

What you need to be successful in this role

Required:

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• General Engineering Coursework
• Minimum 2.5 Cumulative GPA or higher (You will be required to provide your current transcript)
• 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

Position Locations

Engineering Co-op/Intern positions are offered in the cities/states listed below:

• Anna, Ohio (45 minutes north of Dayton, Ohio)
• Marysville, Ohio (45 minutes northwest of Columbus, Ohio)
• Raymond, Ohio (45 minutes northwest of Columbus, Ohio)
• East Liberty, Ohio (55 minutes northwest of Columbus, Ohio)
• Russells Point, Ohio (30 minutes northwest of Marysville, Ohio)
• Troy, Ohio (30 minutes north of Dayton, OH)
• Greensburg, Indiana (55 minutes southeast of Indianapolis, Indiana and 60 minutes northwest of Cincinnati, Ohio) 
• Tallapoosa, Georgia (60 minutes west of Atlanta, GA)
• Lincoln, Alabama (45 minutes northeast of Birmingham, Alabama)
• Timmonsville, South Carolina (20 minutes southwest of Florence, South Carolina)
• Swepsonville, North Carolina (15 minutes southeast of Burlington, North Carolina)
• Torrance, California (30 minutes south of Downtown Los Angeles, California) 

Honda Co-operative and Learning Internships Program Benefits

Housing Accommodations: Honda offers housing at a shared cost, or a housing stipend based on location for our Co-ops and Interns. It is not required to opt-in to but is available should you need housing at the time of your Co-op/Internship with Honda.

Honda Business Resource Groups: One of the ways Honda gives diversity a voice is through its business resource groups. The associate-led, company-supported groups have members aligned across different dimensions of diversity such as gender, ethnicity, ability, life stage and experiences. The groups provide networking opportunities, a chance to give back and professional development. Some groups have even given feedback on Honda products, making them more appealing to all. Embracing all views is what will drive us into the future. Honda wants passionate, driven people to be a part of that future.

Performance Feedback: Honda Co-ops and Interns will have the opportunity to receive informal and formal feedback from their leaders, ask questions and express future interest in a scheduled mid-term and final evaluation.

Mentorship: Each Co-op/Intern is assigned a mentor in your department to help you navigate your time at Honda.

On-site Wellness Center: Co-ops and Interns have access to join our Wellness Centers (varies by location). Our Wellness Centers are full gyms equipped with cardio machines, weights, basketball courts, pools, dieticians, personal trainers and group fitness classes.

Paid overtime: Co-ops and Interns will receive 1.5 times their hourly rate of pay for any overtime worked.

Consideration for full-time employment: Our Cooperative Learning Internships program is utilized as a talent pipeline for our full-time positions!

Hourly Wage Range: $27.22-$35.22

Pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to, geographic location, work experience, education, etc.

Additional details regarding Honda Co-op and Intern benefits are provided upon offer.