Powertrain Development Engineering Internship - Fall 2026

ROUSH; Allen Park (MI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Roush in Livonia, MI seeks a Powertrain Development Engineering Intern for Fall 2026. You will work with engineers and technicians on customer testing programs in dynamometer and emissions labs, learning to assimilate new developments and respond to evolving situations.

The paid internship requires pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s in mechanical or automotive engineering, 40-hour weeks, sophomore standing, strong Excel, valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel or work overtime.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical or automotive engineering.
• Available for Fall 2026 and able to work a 40-hour week.
• Minimum sophomore standing.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel and/or work overtime on request.
• Hands-on automotive background with engines and controls.
• Able to work in a team with customers, engineers, designers, lab technicians, mechanics, machinists and engine builders.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with rapid problem-solving and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide a supporting role for customer automotive engineering and testing projects.
• Coordinate internal support activities including dynamometer and emissions testing, machine shop, engine build, fabrication and garage services.
• Carry out engine dynamometer and vehicle-based emissions testing and support related program activities (engine setup, data acquisition and reporting, data review, etc.).
• Support component and system design activities as needed.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports and presentations for program reviews.
• Review and process dynamometer test cell and engine ECU data.
• Diagnose engine and dynamometer hardware/controls issues and verify proper functionality.
• Manage inventory of engine components and related test hardware.
• Seek continuous improvement strategies for increased quality and throughput.
• Assist with customer correspondences.

Skills

MS Excel

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor or Master in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

CAN bus

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.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Powertrain Development Engineering Intern to join our team for the fall of 2026. The Intern will work alongside a small team of engineers and technicians supporting various customer testing programs within the dynamometer and vehicle emissions test laboratories. The ideal candidate must show a capacity to quickly assimilate and understand the implications of new developments and be ready to respond appropriately to situations as they evolve. This position is a paid internship and is located in Livonia, MI.

As a Powertrain Development Engineering Intern, you will be responsible for:

• Provide a supporting role for a variety of customer based automotive engineering and testing projects while developing skills to successfully take the project to completion
• Assist with coordinating internal support activities which include dynamometer and emissions testing, machine shop, engine build, fabrication and garage services
• Carry out engine dynamometer and vehicle-based emissions testing and support related program activities (engine setup, implementation of data acquisition and reporting systems, data review, engine teardown analysis, etc.)
• Support component and system design activities as needed
• Prepare and deliver technical reports and presentations as part of documentation for program reviews
• Review and process dynamometer test cell and engine ECU data
• Diagnose engine and dynamometer hardware/control issues and verify proper functionality
• Manage inventory of engine components and related test hardware
• Seek and employ continuous improvement strategies for increased quality and throughput
• Assist with customer correspondences

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

• Must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical or automotive engineering
• Must be available for the fall semester of 2026 and be able to work a 40‑hour work week M-F
• Strong MS Excel experience
• Must have a minimum sophomore standing
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Willingness to travel and/or work overtime upon request
• A strong desire to learn and execute base engine/vehicle testing and systems integration
• Must have a hands‑on automotive background with a desire to work with engines and controls
• Ability to perform effectively in a team environment with customers, engineers, designers, lab technicians, mechanics, machinists and engine builders
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Must be self‑motivated and possess rapid problem‑solving skills with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

A successful candidate may also have:

• Previous experience with engine dynamometer testing
• Experience with CAN bus (or similar) protocol and communication
• Formula SAE/Baja or other automotive competition experience

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.