Powertrain Development Engineering Internship - Fall 2026

ROUSH•Allen Park, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Powertrain Development Engineering Intern to join our team for the fall of 2026. The Intern will work alongside a small team of engineers and technicians supporting various customer testing programs within the dynamometer and vehicle emissions test laboratories. The ideal candidate must show a capacity to quickly assimilate and understand the implications of new developments and be ready to respond appropriately to situations as they evolve. This position is a paid internship and is located in Livonia, MI.

Requirements

Must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical or automotive engineering
Must be available for the fall semester of 2026 and be able to work a 40-hour work week M-F
Strong MS Excel experience
Must have a minimum sophomore standing
Must have a valid driver’s license
Willingness to travel and/or work overtime upon request
A strong desire to learn and execute base engine/vehicle testing and systems integration
Must have a hands-on automotive background with a desire to work with engines and controls
Ability to perform effectively in a team environment with customers, engineers, designers, lab technicians, mechanics, machinists and engine builders
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Must be self-motivated and possess rapid problem-solving skills with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with engine dynamometer testing
Experience with CAN bus (or similar) protocol and communication
Formula SAE/Baja or other automotive competition experience

Responsibilities

Provide a supporting role for a variety of customer based automotive engineering and testing projects while developing skills to successfully take the project to completion
Assist with coordinating internal support activities which include dynamometer and emissions testing, machine shop, engine build, fabrication and garage services
Carry out engine dynamometer and vehicle-based emissions testing and support related program activities (engine setup, implementation of data acquisition and reporting systems, data review, engine teardown analysis, etc.)
Support component and system design activities as needed
Prepare and deliver technical reports and presentations as part of documentation for program reviews
Review and process dynamometer test cell and engine ECU data
Diagnose engine and dynamometer hardware/control issues and verify proper functionality
Manage inventory of engine components and related test hardware
Seek and employ continuous improvement strategies for increased quality and through-put
Assist with customer correspondences