Engineering Co-op​/Intern

Engineering Co-op/Intern - Spring 2027

This job description reflects potential openings for the Spring 2027 Co-op/Internship Session (January-May). This is a general job description and represents multiple openings in various departments. Honda offers both single and multi-semester co-ops and internships. College students must apply to the requisition pertaining to their major and semester of interest.

Please note:

Sponsorship for employment visa status for these positions is unavailable. Applicants requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., F-1 CPT/OPT, H-1B, TN, etc.) will not be considered.

More about the Engineering Co-op/ Intern at Honda

The descriptions below reflect potential environments and duties within our various Engineering Co-op/Intern positions that we offer. Work environments and projects may include but are not limited to:

Manufacturing & Operations

* Support equipment, process, quality, and new model activities within manufacturing areas such as Assembly, Weld, Paint, Stamping, Casting, and Machining

* Installation of new tooling including designing and building end of arm tooling, mold installation, process maturation and robot programming

* Assist with project management activities, schedules, and tracking daily processes

* Analyze manufacturing problems and support root cause investigations

* Research new technologies and help implement improvement countermeasures

* Troubleshoot manufacturing issues during installation, testing, and production

Quality & Testing

* Assist with vehicle and/or component testing for systems such as chassis, brakes, controls, body panels, and electrical systems

* Support development and execution of test procedures, fixtures, and validation methods

* Recreate failures to determine root cause and verify effectiveness of countermeasures

* Analyze warranty and quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities

* Document results through technical reports and presentations

Facilities & Infrastructure

* Update and maintain 2D and 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drawings for existing facilities and utilities

* Support analysis and design of sanitation, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), building pressure, power, and lighting systems

* Assist with infrastructure modification designs and short‑ and long‑term improvement solutions

* Review electrical and structural drawings; verify field conditions

* Provide general facilities and engineering department support

Tooling, Equipment & Automation

* Design manufacturing equipment and tooling using 2D and 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) systems

* Assist with specifying electrical hardware, controls, Programmable Logic Controller (PLCs), Human Machine Interface (HMIs), and safety requirements

* Support equipment installation, validation, and troubleshooting activities

* Assist with managing timelines and coordination of tooling projects

Research, Design & Product Engineering

* Support design engineers in the development of future models, components, and systems

* Support the development of vehicle testing and countermeasure analysis

* Assist with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) modeling, drawing creation, and design change requests

* Perform cost, weight, and feasibility calculations

* Support testing and development of mechanical and electrical systems through data collection, analysis, and reporting

* Participate in cross‑functional meetings with manufacturing, testing, suppliers, and engineering teams

Purchasing & Supplier Support

* Assist in assessing supplier process capabilities

* Support problem reporting, investigation, and countermeasure implementation

* Calculating part and tooling costs for injection molded automotive parts

* Participating in cost-reduction projects related to the introduction of new vehicles

* Verify and evaluate effectiveness of supplier corrective actions

* Assist with suspect part investigations and part change approvals

Materials, Welding & Laboratory Support

* Support mass production and new model activities through failure analysis and materials testing

* Prepare samples for metallurgical testing (cutting, grinding, polishing)

* Perform mechanical and…