CAE Engineering Intern - Fall 2026

ROUSH; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Roush in Livonia, MI is seeking a mechanical engineering student for a summer CAE internship. You will analyze structures using analytical methods and finite element modeling, collaborating with engineers on automotive, aerospace and entertainment projects.

The role requires sophomore standing, enrollment in a mechanical engineering program, and coursework in solid mechanics, FEA and numerical methods. Proficiency with MS Office and a hands‑on mindset are preferred to tackle real engineering

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a similar discipline.
• Available to work 40 hours per week Monday-Friday.
• Minimum sophomore standing at a college or university.
• Strong coursework in solid mechanics, finite element analysis and numerical methods.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Analyze a variety of structures using analytical and finite element methods.
• Create and analyze finite element models with analysis software.
• Work closely with a team of engineers across automotive, aerospace and entertainment projects.

Skills

FEA

Numerical methods

Solid Mechanics

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Sophomore standing

Tools

Nastran

Abaqus

ANSYS

Job description

At Roush, we fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage. We want motivated, ambitious people who put the needs of our customers first, bring creativity to their work and will do whatever it takes to achieve success. If you share our passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges, we want you on our team.

Are you a vehicle enthusiast? Do you enjoy being challenged? If so, Roush is the place for you!! We are looking for a mechanical engineering student to intern with our CAE group for the summer of 2023 term. We offer a dynamic work environment and exposure to many unique projects!

The CAE Intern is a broad role that offers you the opportunity to work on a variety of engineering programs in the CAE group. You will work closely with a team of engineers to analyze a variety of structures using analytical and finite element methods. Within this role, you will use analysis software to create and analyze finite element models. The industries you will support include but are not limited to automotive, theme park entertainment, and aerospace. This is a 40-hour-per-week paid internship position located in Livonia, MI.

Minimum qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a similar discipline
• Available to work 40 hours per week Monday-Friday
• Minimum sophomore standing at a college or university
• Strong course work solid Mechanics, Finite Element Analysis, and Numerical methods
• Proficient in MS Office
• Strong desire to learn to apply analytical techniques to mechanical engineering problems
• Willingness and desire to get hands‑on experience

Preferred Skills:

• Pursuing a master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a similar discipline
• Prior internship experience in mechanical engineering
• Knowledge of machine learning / artificial intelligence applications in engineering
• Experience using CAE software (Nastran, Abaqus, ANSYS)
• Mechanical project team experience (Formula SAE / Baja / EV / Entertainment Industry)

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