Engineering Co-op/Intern - Summer 2027

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