Product Design Office; PDO; CAD Design Engineer Internship
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Design & Architecture
Engineering Design & Technologists, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design -
Engineering
Engineering Design & Technologists, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design
This internship will follow an in-person model. Interns will be based at the Stellantis Headquarters and Technology Center in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Relocation assistance may be available for candidates who meet specific eligibility criteria. The internship program is scheduled to run from May through August 2027.
STELLANTIS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:The Stellantis Internship Program offers a unique opportunity for highly motivated, innovative, and inspired individuals to work on challenging assignments where contribution, teamwork and communication are vital to the success of the organization.
As a leading-edge company, we provide real world challenges and rewarding intern experiences to candidates from a variety of colleges and universities while providing a competitive salary.
- Exposure tocutting-edge projects and technologies
- Collaborative work environment
- Mentorship from experienced professionals
- Networking opportunities with peers and leaders
- Skill development workshops and training sessions
- Paid US holidays
- Stellantis Employee Advantage Vehicle Discount Program
- Eligible interns may be able toparticipatein the Company Vehicle Employee Lease Program
The Digital Modeling Intern will support the Design Studio and Digital Modeling team in the development of exterior and interior vehicle models, show car concepts, and related design studies. This role is intended for a student or early-career candidate who is interested in automotive design, digital modeling, surface development, and the connection between creative design intent and technical execution.
The intern will work with experienced Digital Modelers, Designers, Engineers, and Fabrication partners to help develop, review, and refine digital model data. Assignments may include supporting scan data reviews, surface updates, package studies, basic structural layouts, presentation materials, and coordination activities related to show car or advanced design projects.
This position provides exposure to the full design development process, including how digital models are created, evaluated, adjusted, and prepared to support design reviews, fabrication needs, and program timing.
Role Responsibilities:- Support Digital Modeling team members with basic surface, package, and model development activities.
- Assist with reviewing scan data, design surfaces, and package information to help identify areas needing update or refinement.
- Help prepare digital model data for design reviews, team discussions, and fabrication handoff.
- Support development of exterior and interior design studies under the guidance of senior team members.
- Assist with basic section studies, shut-line reviews, and functional packaging investigations.
- Participate in cross-functional discussions with Design, Engineering, and Fabrication teams.
- Help document open items, design changes, model updates, and follow-up actions.
- Learn how digital modeling supports design intent, show car development, and physical build feasibility.
- Support project timelines by completing assigned tasks and communicating status clearly.
- Contribute ideas and observations while learning from experienced team members
- This position requires a portfolio in a PDF format be submitted with your application
- Applications will not be processed without meeting this requirement. Please ensure your portfolio meets the following requirements:
- Your portfolio should represent your skills as it pertains to the position to which you're applying
- Your most current work should be presented first and displayed in descending order of most current to oldest
- When appropriate, provide a brief description of your contributions to work that is submitted for review. (i.e., if a full model is presented, explain if you were responsible for the full model or if your involvement was limited to specific areas of the model)
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Transportation Design, Industrial Design, Digital Modeling, Automotive Design, Engineering, or a related field
- Basic understanding of 3D modeling, surface development, or digital design tools
- Exposure to tools such as Alias, CATIA, 3
DEXPERIENCE, NX, Blender, Autodesk tools, or similar software - Experience interpreting sketches, design direction, package information, reference data, or similar materials through coursework, projects, internships, or other relevant activities.
- Proficient with Microsoft…
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