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American Honda Motor Company, Inc. · 2 hours ago

Materials Science Co-op/Intern- Summer 2026

East Liberty, OH

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$27.22/hr - $35.22/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

American Honda Motor Company, Inc. is offering a Materials Science Co-op/Intern position for the Summer 2026 session, aimed at college students pursuing degrees in Material Science or Metallurgical Engineering. The role involves supporting mass production through failure analysis, conducting metallurgical testing, and summarizing test results while working in various manufacturing environments.

AutomotiveCustomer ServiceSales

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support mass production with failure analysis

Support new model groups with new materials/processes qualification and specification testing

Prepare samples for metallurgical evaluation - cutting, grinding, and polishing

Perform metallurgical testing (metallographic, hardness testing, tensile/compression testing, etc.)

Summarize test results in report form and present investigation results

Collection, organization, and analysis of data to develop improvement activity

Qualification

Material ScienceMetallurgical EngineeringFerrous MetallurgyPhysical MetallurgyFailure AnalysisData AnalysisMetallurgical TestingManufacturing CourseworkSoft Skills

Required

Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

General Business 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 Material Science or Metallurgical Engineering

Valid U.S. Driver's License (exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis)

Ability to secure own transportation to and from work each day

Preferred

Ferrous Metallurgy

Physical Metallurgy

Failure Analysis

Material Science or Metallurgy lab courses

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.

Consideration for full time employment: Our Cooperative Learning Internships program is utilized as a talent pipeline for our full time positions!