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Mechanical Engineering Internship - Summer 2026

CompanyROUSH
LocationAllen Park
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 11, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will join the growing Vehicle Engineering team to support body and vehicle engineering systems design, development, and testing related to the automotive industry. This role offers exposure to many unique projects within a dynamic work environment.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
182
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Roush Performance was founded in 1995 by motorsports legend Jack Roush, the winningest name in racing. Combining performance engineering with entrepreneurship, Roush began selling designs he had created for his own team to the wider world of motorsports. Based out of Plymouth Township, Michigan, Roush Performance, a division of Roush Enterprises, designs, engineers and manufacturers completely assembled pre-titled vehicles, aftermarket performance parts, and superchargers for the global performance enthusiast market.
About the Role

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

Visit our website:  www.roush.com

Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/RoushCareers

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.

Key Skills
CAD SoftwareSolidWorksCATIANXMS OfficeBody EngineeringVehicle Engineering Systems DesignDevelopmentTestingAerospace EngineeringAutomotive CultureFormula SAEBajaEV
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingTransportationScience & Research
Benefits
Earned sick time401K