Mechanical Engineering Internship - Summer 2026

ROUSH; Allen Park (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned sick time

401K

401K

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Allen Park, MI is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for the summer of 2026. The role is a paid internship open to mechanical engineering students with CAD experience. Interns will work on vehicle engineering projects and gain valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates should have junior standing in their program and a strong desire to learn and contribute to the automotive industry.

Qualifications

• Must be a mechanical engineering student with junior standing.
• Experience in CAD software is essential.
• Proficient in MS Office and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist in vehicle engineering projects during the internship.
• Work 40 hours per week onsite in Allen Park, MI.

Skills

CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX)

MS Office proficiency

Desire to learn vehicle engineering systems

Hands-on experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar

Minimum junior standing

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

NX

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.

We are looking for a mechanical engineering student to intern with our growing Vehicle Engineering team for the summer of 2026 term. We offer a dynamic work environment and exposure to many unique projects! This position is a paid internship and is located in Allen Park, MI with occasional work in Livonia, MI.

To be considered as a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will need:

• Minimum junior standing at a college or university
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar discipline
• Experience using CAD software (Solid works, CATIA, NX)
• Proficient in MS Office
• Strong desire to learn body and vehicle engineering systems design, development, and testing as it is related to the automotive industry
• Willingness and desire to get hands‑on experience
• Willing and able to work a 40-hour work week M-F onsite

A successful Body Engineering Intern may also have:

• Related education and experience in aerospace engineering
• Prior internship experience in an automotive related environment
• Hands‑on mechanical experience through educational or personal hobbies
• Interest in an automotive culture
• Mechanical project team experience (Formula SAE/Baja/EV)

To apply, please visit the Roush careers page by clicking on this link: https://roush.applytojob.com

Our Part‑Time benefits include: Earned sick time and 401K

Roush is an EO employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories

If you need a reasonable accommodation for our employment application process due to disability, please contact Roush Talent Acquisition at 734‑779‑7087.