Product Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Allison Transmission; United States; On-site; USD 9,919,000 - 12,123,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Team events and activities

Community service day

Job summary

Allison Transmission is seeking a Product Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in Indianapolis, IN. The role offers hands-on experience across transmission development, calibration, and embedded systems with a dedicated mentor and cross-functional collaboration.

Students work on a defined engineering project, committing to a minimum of 10 weeks, while gaining exposure to drivability, fuel economy, and system integration within a global leader in automotive propulsion.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a 4-year engineering program or similar.
• Strong desire to learn about automotive engineering roles and work in a team.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to development activities to improve drivability and fuel economy.
• Participate in transmission calibration and integration with engine/vehicle systems.
• Collaborate with departments to improve existing products and design new technologies.
• Assist in developing specifications, analyzing data, and reporting results.
• Interface with customers and OEMs to tailor calibrations to needs.
• Work with technicians to set up and operate test devices and measurement tools.
• Present project results with technical analysis to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Reading engineering drawings

Mechanical aptitude

Microsoft Office

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics

Computer Engineering

Related field

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Company Overview

JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS Building cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward. What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we’re driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide.

Job Title

Product Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Job Description

JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS Building cities. Driving commerce. Saving lives. For over 100 years, Allison Transmission has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward. What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we’re driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity in Indianapolis, Indiana for a Product Engineering Intern. Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!

Summary

Product Engineering students will be involved in various aspects of the Product Engineering roles at Allison Transmission, Inc. Key learning and development areas include transmission test analysis, component research, basic product design, computer modeling, application engineering, and exposure to embedded control systems. Student will work closely with their assigned supervisor and complete a specific engineering project during the assignment. Students will be required to commit to a minimum of 10-weeks per assignment.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to various development activities in order to improve drivability and fuel economy while reducing emissions.
• Participate in transmission calibration and integration of the transmission within the engine and vehicle system.
• Work cross-functionally with departments to improve on existing products and design of new technologies.
• Contribute to the development of specifications, analyzing data, summarizing and reporting results, maintaining records, and writing technical reports.
• Interface with customers and OEM's, tailoring calibrations to meet customer needs.
• Work with technicians to set-up and operate test devices and measurement tools.
• Present project results to management staff along with technical analysis of activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

College undergraduate or graduate status with 1-3 years at an accredited college or university, progressing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• No experience requirement – current enrollment in a 4‑year engineering program.
• Strong desire to learn about engineering roles in the automotive industry and ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well in a business setting and across functional areas.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Proficiency with computer operation, including Microsoft Office tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic engineering concepts corresponding with school year.

Preferred

• Statistical training.
• 3.0 GPA in an engineering major.

Additional Activities

• Dedicated mentor throughout the internship assignment.
• Students vs. Mentors softball and kickball tournament.
• Community service day.
• Leadership meet & greet event.
• Allison Transmission Vehicle Ride & Drive on the test track.
• Opportunities to work cross-functionally in a Global Headquarters.

Primary Location

Indianapolis, IN

Additional Locations

Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

Accommodation & Contact

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Fraud & Security

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Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

Company Background

Allison Transmission is the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial-duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems. Our products are specified by more than 300 of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers and are used in a range of market sectors—from bus, refuse and emergency to construction, distribution and defense. Allison was founded in 1915 in Indianapolis, Indiana, where the company’s global headquarters is still located. We have approximately 1,400 dealer and distributor locations, employ more than 2,700 people around the world and our international presence spans more than 80 countries.