Intern: Manufacturing Engineer - Tooling & Equipment (Fall 2026)

Volvo Group•Dublin, VA

2d•$17 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

This internship focuses on contributing to the transformation of Volvo Trucks North America, the transport industry, and society at large. The intern will support the tooling and equipment team in developing new tooling designs and systems, optimizing tooling and equipment processes, and ensuring safe and reliable tooling and equipment implementation throughout the factory. The team consists of 10 innovative tooling and equipment engineers and project managers with experience in design, procurement, and managing installation of new tools and equipment sitewide.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
Degree must be at an accredited school, and 30 semester hours must be completed prior to the start of the internship.
Must be either a Junior, Senior, or Graduate Student at the start of the internship.
Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.
Fall Interns may work up to 30 hours per week and must be enrolled as a student.

Nice To Haves

Ability and willingness to rapidly learn new systems and tasks.
Attention to detail
Critical/analytical thinking skills
Effective communicator
Familiarity with problem solving analysis
Active listening
Spatial Recognition
Proficiency in Office 365/Power BI
Proficiency in 2D CAD including AutoCAD
Proficiency in 3D CAD including Creo, Solidworks, Catia
Experience with 3D printing.
GD&T

Responsibilities

Support the tooling and equipment team in developing new tooling designs and systems, optimizing tooling and equipment processes, and ensuring safe reliable tooling and equipment implementation throughout the factory.
Work collaboratively with the tooling and equipment team to identify and close gaps in tooling and equipment activities.
Design and initiate 3D printing of fixtures and components.
Design and develop tooling and fixtures to support production processes.
Perform drawing and documentation updates as required to support tooling and equipment projects.
Support in installation and training of use of new tooling and equipment.
Optimize documentation processes and generate PowerBIs as necessary to clearly show tooling progress.
Support with documentation, cataloguing, and asset tracking of new tooling and equipment.
Support in root cause analysis of process, tooling and equipment failures.
Participate in equipment installation, modification, and improvement projects.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including production, quality, and safety—to ensure equipment reliability and compliance.
Assist with spare parts management, equipment calibration, and inventory control.
Observe and follow all plant safety and environmental regulations.
Any and all tasks as required by manager.