Industrial Engineering Co-op​/Intern - Fall

Industrial Engineering Co‑op/Intern – Fall 2026

This job description reflects potential openings for the Fall 2026 Co‑op/Internship session (August – December). 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.

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

• Focus on equipment, process, quality and new model activities related to the department of placement
• Project management
• Problem analysis
• Production support
• Investigating new technologies and implementing countermeasures

• Learning and performing vehicle testing
• Conducting tests for chassis, brakes, controls, bonnet, trunk and/or door systems
• Testing procedures and test fixtures
• New model development, drawing, studying, 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, countermeasure development and confirmation testing

• Completing supplier process capabilities assessments
• Problem reporting and analysis
• Countermeasure implementation
• Investigating suspect part issues
• Approve part changes
• Approve/verify supplier countermeasures and investigate trouble reports
• Various daily tasks such as attending meetings, working on project activities, problem analysis, writing technical reports, troubleshooting manufacturing or quality problems and communication to internal/external customers

• Updating and documenting computer‑aided design drawings of existing infrastructure
• Analyzing and designing existing sanitation, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and building pressure systems
• Developing short and long‑term solutions to problems found
• Designing modifications of existing facilities structures
• Updating mechanical engineering specifications and standards
• Reviewing electrical drawings
• Learning and understanding plant power infrastructure
• Verifying electrical panel schedules and updating high bay light locations

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

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• General engineering coursework
• Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher (you will be required to provide your current transcript)
• Class status – Sophomore (by credit hour) or above
• 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 on a case‑by‑case basis)
• Ability to provide own transportation to and from work each day
• Desired:
  Auto CAD, CATIA, manufacturing related coursework

• Marysville, Ohio (45 minutes northwest of Columbus, Ohio)

• Housing accommodations:
  Honda offers housing at a shared cost or a housing stipend based on location for our co‑ops and interns. It is not required to opt‑in, but is available should you need housing at the time of your co‑op/internship with Honda.
• Business resource groups:
  The associate‑led, company‑supported groups provide networking opportunities, a chance to give back and professional development.
• Performance feedback:
  Co‑ops and…