CAE Engineering Intern - Fall 2026

ROUSH•Livonia, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The CAE Intern is a broad role that offers you the opportunity to work on a variety of engineering programs in the CAE group. You will work closely with a team of engineers to analyze a variety of structures using analytical and finite element methods. Within this role, you will use analysis software to create and analyze finite element models. The industries you will support include but are not limited to automotive, theme park entertainment, and aerospace. This is a 40-hour-per-week paid internship position located in Livonia, MI.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a similar discipline
Available to work 40 hours per week Monday-Friday
Minimum sophomore standing at a college or university
Strong coursework in Solid Mechanics, Finite Element Analysis, and Numerical methods.
Proficient in MS Office
Strong desire to learn to apply analytical techniques to mechanical engineering problems
Willingness and desire to get hands-on experience

Nice To Haves

Pursuing a master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a similar discipline
Prior internship experience in mechanical engineering
U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident allowing for International Traffic in Arms Regulations(ITAR) compliance.
Knowledge of machine learning / artificial intelligence applications in engineering
Experience using CAE software (Nastran, Abaqus, ANSYS)
Mechanical project team experience (Formula SAE / Baja / EV / Entertainment Industry)

Responsibilities

Work closely with a team of engineers to analyze a variety of structures using analytical and finite element methods.
Use analysis software to create and analyze finite element models.
Support industries including automotive, theme park entertainment, and aerospace.