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American Honda Motor Company, Inc. · 5 months ago

Industrial Engineering Co-op/Intern- Summer 2026

Lincoln, AL

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$27.22/hr - $35.22/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

American Honda Motor Company, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Engineering Co-op/Intern for the Summer 2026 session. The role involves working in various departments focusing on manufacturing processes, project management, and quality assurance while supporting the development of vehicle testing and countermeasure analysis.

AutomotiveCustomer ServiceSales

No H1B

Responsibilities

Focus on equipment, process, quality and new model activities related to the department of placement (i.e Assembly department, Weld department, Paint department, Stamping department, Casting and Machining department, etc)

Project management

Problem analysis

Investigating new technologies and implementing countermeasures

Quality

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

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

Various daily tasks such as attending meetings, working on assigned project activities, problem analysis, writing technical reports, troubleshooting manufacturing or quality problems and communicating to internal/ external customers

Updating and documenting 2D and 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drawings of existing infrastructure

Analyzing and designing existing sanitation, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and building pressure systems

Developing short and long-term solutions to problems found

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 highbay light locations

Designing manufacturing equipment and tooling in 2D and 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) systems

Determining equipment electrical hardware, software (Programmable Logic Controlle (PLC), Human-Machine Interface (HMI), etc.), safety requirements and appropriate design

Managing a schedule and tracking daily processes

Investigating and troubleshooting problems during installation and manufacturing

Supporting the development of vehicle testing and countermeasure analysis (assisting with problem and data analysis, countermeasures, test set-up, data acquisition, test monitoring, recording activities, performance testing and reporting results)

Assisting design engineers in developing/ designing of future models and supporting the creation of drawings

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Design

Cost and weight calculations

Attending meetings and working with various design/ test groups, suppliers, manufacturing groups, et

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringComputer-Aided Design (CAD)Problem analysisManufacturing courseworkProject managementAnalytical skillsData analysisTroubleshootingTeam collaborationCommunication skillsAdaptabilityAttention to detailTime managementProblem-solvingTechnical reporting

Required

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 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

Preferred

AutoCAD (Computer-Aided Design)

Computer-Aided Three-dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA)

Manufacturing related coursework

Benefits

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 to but is available should you need housing at the time of your Co-op/ Internship with Honda.

Honda Business Resource Groups: One of the ways Honda gives diversity a voice is through its business resource groups. The associate-led, company-supported groups have members aligned across different dimensions of diversity such as gender, ethnicity, ability, life stage and experiences. The groups provide networking opportunities, a chance to give back and professional development. Some groups have even given feedback on Honda products, making them more appealing to all. Embracing all views is what will drive us into the future. Honda wants passionate, driven people to be a part of that future.

Performance Feedback: Honda Co-ops and Interns will have the opportunity to receive informal and formal feedback from their leaders, ask questions and express future interest in a scheduled mid-term and final evaluation.

Mentorship: Each Co-op/ Intern is assigned a mentor in your department to help you navigate your time at Honda.

On-site Wellness Center: Co-ops and Interns have access to join our Wellness Centers (varies by location). Our Wellness Centers are full gyms equipped with cardio machines, weights, basketball courts, pools, dieticians, personal trainers and group fitness classes.

Paid overtime: Co-ops and Interns will receive 1.5 times their hourly rate of pay for any overtime worked.