Engineering Co-op/Intern - Spring 2027

American Honda Motor Company, Inc.; Lincoln (AL); On-site; USD 37,498 - 48,519; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing Accommodations

Paid overtime

Mentorship

Job summary

American Honda Motor Company, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Co-op/Intern for Spring 2027. This role includes various responsibilities such as supporting manufacturing activities, vehicle testing, and maintaining CAD drawings.

Applicants should be enrolled in a relevant degree program, legally authorized to work without sponsorship, and possess a minimum 2.5 GPA. Benefits include housing accommodations, mentorship, and potential for full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Class status – Sophomore (by credit hour) or above.
• Availability to work a minimum of 10 weeks at 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Support equipment and process activities within manufacturing areas.
• Assist with vehicle and component testing for systems.
• Update and maintain CAD drawings for existing facilities.

Skills

General Engineering Coursework

Ability to provide own transportation

Minimum 2.5 GPA

Education

Enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree program in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

Job description

Engineering Co-op/Intern – Spring 2027

This job description reflects potential openings for the Spring 2027 Co‑op/Internship Session (January–May). 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.

Important: 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

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

Required

What you need to be successful in this role:

• 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 a 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. If selected, you will be given the opportunity to select location preferences:

• 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)
• 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)

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.
• Honda Business Resource Groups: Provide networking opportunities, give back and professional development.
• Performance Feedback: Informal and formal feedback from leaders with scheduled mid‑term and final evaluations.
• Mentorship: Each Co‑op/Intern is assigned a mentor in your department.
• On‑site Wellness Center: Access to full gyms with cardio machines, weights, basketball courts, pools, dietitians, personal trainers and group fitness classes.
• Paid overtime: 1.5 times hourly rate for any overtime worked.
• Consideration for full‑time employment: Program used as a talent pipeline for full‑time positions.
• Hourly Wage Range: $27.22–$35.22

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

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