Design Engineering Intern (Spring/Summer 2027)

Hendrick Automotive Group; United States; On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Motorsports in Charlotte, North Carolina is looking for a Design Engineering Intern for a 6-9 month internship starting in Spring of 2027. This role offers students hands-on experience in automotive design, structural modifications, and testing new concepts.

The ideal candidate should be a full-time university student with a minimum GPA of 2.8 and must have completed at least 30 semester hours prior to the internship. Join us to contribute your passion and skills to NASCAR’s most successful race team.

Qualifications

• Cumulative GPA of 2.8/4.0 or 3.0/4.0 depending on functional area.
• Full-time student with completed minimum hours at university.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Conduct research to test and analyze equipment performance.
• Assist with shop activities and engineering projects.

Skills

CAD modeling

Structural design

Data entry

Education

Full-time student at a four-year university

Minimum GPA 2.8/4.0

Job description

Hendrick Motorsports Location: 4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262

Hendrick Motorsports, a leading NASCAR Motorsports operation, is currently seeking a highly motivated Design Engineering Intern for a 6-9-month assignment beginning in Spring of 2027. Our internship/co‑op program gives students the opportunity to gain practical, challenging, and meaningful on‑the‑job work experience, while working for NASCAR’s most successful race team.

The Design Engineering Intern is a position specializing in the development, modification, and testing of improved and new designs for automotive structural members and associated automotive equipment. The candidate’s experience and education should involve structures, CAD modeling processes, writing procedures, designing, and performing tests. The candidate will also be responsible for assisting with shop activities, entering data into the PLM system and assisting with related engineering projects as assigned. When your assignment ends, there is a good chance that your connection with Hendrick Motorsports will continue as many students join us for another internship to continue their learning experience with Hendrick Motorsports. Many of our interns infuse with racing and investigate joining our team directly after graduation. We hope you will join our diverse group of highly talented team members and use your passion and determination to contribute to our success story.

Job Duties

Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer‑generated reports. Confer with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information. Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications. Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles. Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew. Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using drafting tools or computer‑assisted design (CAD) or drafting equipment and software. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications. Conduct research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems. Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Eligibility Requirements

Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.8/4.0 or 3.0/4.0 depending on functional area. Full‑time student (12 semester hours) attending a four‑year university and having completed 30 semester hours prior to the start of the internship. If transferred from a two‑year university, having completed 12 semester hours at the four‑year university prior to the start of the internship.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hendrick Motorsports is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf.

Hendrick Motorsports provides a one‑of‑a‑kind working experience where a diverse group of highly talented team members can work together to achieve a common goal. We are committed to embracing innovation with intensity to perform at the highest level expected by our dedicated sponsors and fans worldwide. Hendrick Motorsports continuously seeks skilled and talented individuals who are motivated and passionate about helping us meet our goals.