Intern: Operations (Spring 2027)

Volvo Group•Lower Macungie Township, PA

22h•$17 - $46

About The Position

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. The Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment. Mack Trucks is part of Volvo Group. Founded in 1900, Mack Trucks is an iconic brand that embodies the American spirit: pioneering, hard-working, authentic and ambitious. Mack trucks are recognized around the world as “The American Truck You Can Count On,” thanks to our durable, reliable and application-driven vehicles that get the job done. With Mack Trucks you will be part of a global and diverse team. We work with passion, we trust each other and we embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.

Requirements

Must be currently pursuing an Engineering degree and remain fully enrolled in program during the duration of the internship
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75
Spring interns may work up to 30 hours per week and must be enrolled as full-time student.
Attention to Detail: Monitoring adherence to standards and actively checking for accuracy of data received or generated before passing it on
Communication: Listening effectively, transmitting information accurately and understandably, and actively seeking feedback non-defensively
Dependability/Reliability: Following through on commitments, producing timely work to required -- or higher -- standards, pitching in to get the job done
Flexibility: Performing a wide range of tasks, responding to changes in direction and priorities, and accepting new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments
Autonomous: works independently, learns what is needed to do the job.
Initiative: proposes improvements and take the lead in implementing them.
Excellent computer skills; proficient in Excel, Power Point, Word
Thrives in a team-based environment

Nice To Haves

Preferred Degrees- Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Controls Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or other related field
Prefer a motivated Junior or Senior in good academic standing

Responsibilities

Investigate and document innovative tooling solutions to support manufacturing (fastening solutions, lifting solutions, automation, fixturing, ground handling, hand tools, etc.)
Assist the team with research and development activities surrounding existing solutions and through the development of new concepts.
Collaborate with cross-functional production team to develop new tools and equipment that will secure product quality while maintaining efficient operations
Utilize continuous improvement methods to improve safety, ergonomics, quality, and efficiency on the assembly line
Work with methods team and manufacturing engineering team to help improve, develop, and standardize production processes when integrating new tooling solutions to the assembly line
Work in our Innovation Space on prototyping activities
Work with the Advance Manufacturing department to implement new and emerging technologies including, Robotics, AI/ML, Electromobility, Virtual Manufacturing, PLCs, etc.
Support the competence development activities within the department and develop standard practices for developing and integrating tooling