Intern: Mack Cab-Over Mechanical Engineering (Summer 2027)

Volvo Group; Macungie (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Career opportunities / mobility

Training and personal development

Job summary

The Mack Cab-over Engineering team at Volvo Group Trucks Engineering in Macungie, PA is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. You will work with experienced engineers on real vehicle development projects, gaining exposure to multiple systems and applying fundamentals of mechanical design.

Applicants must be enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in mechanical engineering, have at least a 2.75 GPA, and be able to work up to 40 hours per week at an hourly rate of

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Minimum GPA 2.75.
• Summer interns may work up to 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing new designs and optimizing existing ones.
• Resolve technical or quality issues under guidance.
• Support product development from concept through implementation.
• Apply engineering principles to projects from development to execution.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across engineering disciplines.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Simulation tools

Job description

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Intern: Mack Cab-Over Mechanical Engineering (Summer 2027)

Location: Macungie, PA, US, 18062

Position Type: Student

Permanent/Temporary: Temporary

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

Are you a motivated mechanical engineering student with a passion for solving complex problems? Do you thrive in a diverse, inclusive environment where collaboration is essential to success? Are you excited by the opportunity to help create and deliver a new product lineup?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you. Mack Trucks is seeking a Product Mechanical Engineering Intern to join the Mack Cab-over Engineering team in Macungie, Pennsylvania.

Who We Are

Mack Cab-over Engineering is part of Vehicle Engineering within Volvo Group Trucks Engineering, a global product development organization.

Vehicle Engineering supports our customers’ success by leading the development of Mack Cob-over vehicles. As product engineers, we develop attractive and profitable heavy- and medium-duty truck solutions. We work as one development team, supporting one another to deliver the approved product plan and proactively recommending technologies that address future customer needs.

What You Will Be Doing

As an intern with the Mack Cab-over Engineering team, you will work alongside experienced engineers and contribute to real vehicle development projects. You will gain exposure to multiple vehicle systems and collaborate with team members across a range of engineering disciplines. You will be paired with an experienced engineer who will work with you to develop a plan that meets both your growth and our business needs.

Your assignments may include developing new designs, resolving technical or quality issues, and optimizing existing designs. By contributing to new product development, product maintenance, quality improvement, and other engineering activities, you will build practical experience and see how engineering solutions progress from concept to implementation.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Support the development, coordination, and execution of complex mechanical engineering tasks while meeting quality and schedule expectations.
• Apply engineering principles to projects from concept development through implementation.
• Help the team meet project cost targets, schedules, and objectives.
• Investigate root causes and develop solutions for product quality issues.
• Learn and apply simulation tools relevant to your area of focus.
• Perform simulation analyses under the guidance of an experienced mentor.

What’s in it for you?

You are a mechanical engineering student who is prepared to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment while gaining experience across multiple areas of engineering. As a valued member of the Mack Cab-over Engineering team, you will work directly with engineers in the department. Volvo Group values collaboration and lifelong learning, and our goal is to support your development while giving you meaningful experience in a professional manufacturing environment.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree program in mechanical engineering or a related field, with at least 30 semester credit hours completed.
• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75
• Summer interns may work up to 40 hours per week

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For all intern and co-op positions, the hourly range is set at $17.00 - $46.00. The hourly rate for these roles is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, academic classification, and degree seeking area of study. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

We also offer the following benefits to interns and co-ops:

Housing assistance, when applicable

Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization

Training and personal development

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

Trucks Technology & Industrial Division hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need.
Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.

Job Category: Technology Engineering

Organization: Trucks Technology & Industrial

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead,we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.