Mechanical Engineering Co-op​/Intern - Fall

Overview

Mechanical Engineering Co-op/Intern – Fall 2026
Fall 2026 Co-op/Internship Session (August - December). This is a general job description representing 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.

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

• Manufacturing: Focus on equipment, process, quality and new model activities related to the department of placement (e.g., Assembly, Weld, Paint, Stamping, Casting and Machining).
• Project management
• Problem analysis
• Investigating new technologies and implementing countermeasures
• Quality assurance
• Learning and performing vehicle testing
• Conducting tests for chassis, brakes, controls, bonnet, trunk and/or door systems
• Testing procedures and fixtures
• New model development, drawing, layouts and design change requests
• Investigating and providing countermeasures for mass production design related issues
• Warranty data trend analysis
• Re-creating problem failures to determine root cause, develop countermeasures and perform confirmation testing

• Purchasing: Assessing supplier process capabilities
• Problem reporting and analysis
• Implementing countermeasures
• Verifying and judging effectiveness
• Investigating suspect part issues and approving part changes
• Approving and verifying supplier countermeasures
• Issuing trouble reports
• Attending meetings, working on project activities, problem analysis, writing technical reports, troubleshooting manufacturing or quality problems, and communicating with internal/external customers

• Facilities: Updating and documenting CAD drawings of existing infrastructure
• Analyzing and designing existing sanitation, HVAC and building pressure systems
• Developing short and long-term solutions
• Designing modifications of existing facilities infrastructures
• Updating mechanical engineering specifications and standards
• Reviewing electrical drawings
• Learning and understanding plant power infrastructure
• Verifying electrical panel schedules
• Updating high bay light locations

• Tooling Equipment: Designing manufacturing equipment and tooling in 2D/3D CAD systems
• Determining equipment electrical hardware, software (PLC, HMI, etc.), safety requirements and appropriate design
• Managing a schedule and tracking daily processes
• Investigating and troubleshooting problems during installation and manufacturing

• Research and Design: Supporting vehicle testing and countermeasure analysis (problem and data analysis, countermeasures, test setup, data acquisition, test monitoring, recording activities, performance testing and reporting results)
• Assisting design engineers in developing/designing future models and supporting drawings
• CAD
• Attending meetings and collaborating with design/test groups, suppliers, and manufacturing teams

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• General engineering coursework
• Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA (transcript required)
• Class status:
  Sophomore or above (by credit hour)
• Availability to work a minimum of 10 weeks at 40 hours per week
• Enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program studying Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License (exceptions considered case-by-case)
• Ability to provide own transportation to and from work daily

Desired: AutoCAD, CATIA, and manufacturing-related coursework.

Mechanical Engineering Co-op/Intern positions are offered in multiple locations. If selected, you will be able to indicate location preferences:

• Raymond, Ohio
• East Liberty, Ohio
• Greensburg, Indiana
• Lincoln, Alabama
• Marysville, Ohio
• Russells Point, Ohio
• Anna, Ohio

Honda offers housing at a shared cost or a housing stipend based on location for Co-ops and Interns. Housing is optional. Additional program benefits are provided upon offer and may include:

• Mentorship in your department
• Performance feedback and evaluations
• On-site wellness centers (locations vary)
• Paid overtime at 1.5x hourly rate
• Hourly wage range: $27.22 - $35.22 (pay based on location, experience, education, etc.)
• Consideration for full-time employment as part of a talent pipeline

Additional details regarding Honda Co-op and Intern benefits are provided upon offer.