Service Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Allison Transmission; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Allison Transmission in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a Service Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to support the service network, fleets, and customers, with a focus on learning failure analysis, technical docs, and embedded control systems. You will work closely with your supervisor on a defined project for at least 10 weeks.

The program offers exposure to cross-functional teams, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to vehicle uptime and the Allison Promise while developing practical

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student in an engineering program, with 2–3 years completed.
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 in major.

Responsibilities

• Exposure to Allison’s products and cross-functional teams to learn.
• Assist investigation and analysis of failed transmissions and parts.
• Help develop investigative plans for issues affecting vehicle uptime.
• Prepare technical documents to inform service networks of product issues and updates.
• Assist development of specialized training and tools as needed.
• Support the Allison Technical Assistance Center.

Skills

Technical skills

Curiosity to learn

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical skills

MS Office

Education

Engineering student with 2-3 years, pursuing Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics/Computer Engineering or related field

Job description

Service Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

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. In both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units, our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works. Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!

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 for a Service Engineer Internship. Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!

Service Engineering provides assistance to the Allison service network, fleets, and other organizations, ultimately supporting customer vehicle uptime and the Allison Promise. Key learning and development areas include failure analysis, technical document construction, basic product design, transmission integration, and exposure to embedded control systems. Students will work closely with their assigned supervisor and complete a specific project during the assignment. Students will be required to commit to a minimum of 10-weeks per assignment.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Exposure to Allison’s products and organization through support of cross-functional teams and initiatives
• Support investigation and analysis of failed transmissions and/or parts, with a focus on vehicle up-time and the Allison customer experience
• Participate in development of investigative plans for emerging or major issues
• Support preparation of technical documents to inform service network of product issues, product updates, and releases
• Support the development of specialized training and tools, as-needed
• Support the Allison Technical Assistance Center

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• College undergraduate or graduate status with 2-3 years at an accredited college or university, pursing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Automotive, or related field
• Preferred 3.0 GPA in major

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Basic technical skills
• Strong desire to learn and initiative to participate in a collaborative environment
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficient with MS Office

ADDITIONAL INTERN PROGRAM ACTIVITIES (SOME OPTIONAL)

• 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

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. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at 317-242-5000.

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. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at [e-mail].

Primary Location: Indianapolis, IN

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.