Plastics Engineering Co-op/Intern- Summer 2026

Honda • Marysville, OH

128d • $27 - $30

About The Position

This job description reflects potential openings for the Summer 2026 Co-op/Internship Session (January - April). This is a general job description and represents multiple openings in various departments. Honda offers both single and multi-semester co-ops and internships. College students must apply to the requisition pertaining to their major and semester of interest. Here at Honda, we pride ourselves in the invaluable experience we provide our Co-ops and Interns with. Honda Co-ops/ Interns are tasked with hands on, project based worked relevant to their department of placements current needs (this means no coffee runs or stereotypical intern duties). Projects may be as large as developing a new test, designing systems, traveling to suppliers or serving as a project manager! In addition to the full-time associate work that our Co-ops/ Interns are given the access to work on, Honda Co-ops/ Interns are invited to participate in a variety of paid work events and experiences offered by the Honda Co-op and Internship program team. Events include but are not limited to Q&A sessions with high level associates, tours of various Honda facilities, social events, volunteer opportunities and much more!

Requirements

• 2D/3D CAD
• Troubleshoot plastic defects
• Injection Process Optimization
• 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 Plastics Engineering, Plastics Engineering Technology, or related
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Injection Molding
• Plastics related coursework

Responsibilities

• Supporting online troubleshooting of injection molding and plastics welding equipment
• Installation of new tooling including designing and building end of arm tooling, mold installation, process maturation and robot programming
• Supporting design modification and implementation of the production line
• Interacting with suppliers and contractors with the support of a mentor
• Calculating part and tooling costs for injection molded automotive parts
• Participating in cost-reduction projects related to the introduction of new vehicles
• Developing ideas that lead to tangible cost savings by collaborating with part designers and part and tooling suppliers
• Completing your assigned special research project related to a subject selected by you and your assigned Honda mentor

Benefits

• Housing Accommodations: Honda offers housing at a shared cost or a housing stipend based on location for our Co-ops and Interns.
• Textbook Reimbursement: If applicable.
• Honda Business Resource Groups: One of the ways Honda gives diversity a voice is through its business resource groups.
• Performance Feedback: Honda Co-ops and Interns will have the opportunity to receive informal and formal feedback from their leaders.
• 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.
• 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.
• Hourly Wage Range: $27.22-$30.62

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees