Intern, Electrical Engineering

Blue Bird Careers•Fort Valley, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Blue Bird is hiring for its Summer Internship Program, seeking high-performing talent who share a passion for purpose, innovation, and creating real-world impact. This experience is designed to build a sustainable pipeline of entry-level talent and, based on performance, may lead to an opportunity to join Blue Bird’s early career rotational pathway (Future Drivers Leadership Program – FDLP). Interns will complete meaningful functional work and a special project, ending with a final project presentation to leadership. Performance and demonstrated readiness will be key factors in any post-internship consideration. Intern placements may be available across various areas including Engineering (Design, Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial), Information Technology, Operations, Commercial, and Human Resources.

Requirements

Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate-level student pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree aligned to one of the functional areas listed (e.g., Electrical Engineering).
At least 18 years of age prior to the start of the internship assignment.
Minimum GPA of 3.0.
Ability to gather information, use data, and think critically to support recommendations and decisions.
Ability to plan work, manage time, follow through, and deliver results by deadlines.
Strong collaboration skills, able to build trust, communicate clearly, and work effectively across teams.
Curious, improvement-minded, and willing to explore better ways to work, solve problems, and serve customers.
Able to work full-time (40 hours/week) for the defined internship period.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned work that supports department goals in a fast-paced, purpose-driven manufacturing and business environment.
Support process improvement, problem-solving, and operational efficiency using data, observation, and collaboration.
Participate in a core functional assignment and a special project that delivers measurable value to the business.
Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes effectively to peers, mentors, and leaders (written, verbal, and presentation).
Apply a continuous improvement mindset by asking smart questions, learning quickly, and adapting to feedback.
Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and safe work practices, especially when supporting plant, production, or operational environments.
Showcase learnings obtained during the internship program by presenting outcomes of key projects to members of the Leadership Team.