Intern: Manufacturing Engineer (Summer 2027)

Volvo Group; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Internal mobility across Volvo Group

Training and personal development

Job summary

Volvo Group is seeking an Engineering Co-op for the Machining Engineering team in Hagerstown. You will gain hands-on experience solving real manufacturing challenges while supporting advanced machining processes and equipment.

This role offers exposure to data analytics, CAD design, and opportunities to apply automation to improve safety, quality, and efficiency in production. Housing assistance and career development are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Materials/Mechatronics Engineering or related field.
• Completed 30 semester hours before co-op starts; minimum GPA 2.75.
• Summer interns may work up to 40 hours per week.
• Experience with CAD software; Autodesk Inventor or AutoCAD preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Curious and eager to learn how manufacturing tech is evolving.

Responsibilities

• Support machining processes including CNC equipment, tooling, and process development.
• Analyze manufacturing data to improve process capability, quality, and performance.
• Participate in troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement activities.
• Develop CAD designs and support implementation of manufacturing solutions.
• Explore opportunities to apply automation, analytics, and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with engineers, operators, maintenance, and other partners.
• Support a safe, efficient, and continuously improving production environment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Curiosity about manufacturing tech

Education

Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering

Related engineering field

Tools

CAD software (Autodesk Inventor/AutoCAD)

Job description

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Intern: Manufacturing Engineer (Summer 2027)

Location: Hagerstown, MD, US, 21742

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.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Engineering Co-op to join our Machining Engineering team in Hagerstown. You will gain hands‑on experience solving real manufacturing challenges while working alongside experienced engineers supporting advanced machining processes and equipment. This role is an opportunity to apply your coursework, explore new manufacturing technologies, and contribute ideas that improve safety, quality, and process performance.

We are looking for someone who is curious about where manufacturing is going next and excited to turn data, technology, and engineering fundamentals into practical solutions.

What You Will Do.

• Support machining processes including CNC equipment, tooling, and process development.
• Analyze manufacturing data to improve process capability, quality, and performance.
• Participate in troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and continuous improvement activities.
• Develop CAD designs and support implementation of manufacturing solutions.
• Explore opportunities to apply automation, analytics, and emerging technologies.
• Work directly with engineers, operators, maintenance, and other manufacturing partners.
• Support a safe, efficient, and continuously improving production environment.

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Materials, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Completed 30 semester hours before the co‑op starts with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
• Summer interns may work up to 40 hours per week.
• Experience with CAD software; Autodesk Inventor or AutoCAD preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Curious, initiative, and has an interest in learning how manufacturing technology is evolving.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has coursework or hands‑on experience with machining, CNC equipment, tooling, or manufacturing processes.
• Enjoys working with data to identify trends, solve problems, and improve process performance.
• Has exposure to statistics, data analytics, programming, or data science.
• Is curious about automation, AI, machine learning, and emerging manufacturing technologies.
• Has familiarity with CNC programming, CAM software, or machining simulation.
• Brings new ideas, asks thoughtful questions, and looks for better ways of working.

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: 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.