Powertrain Product Engineering Internship - Summer 2026

Roush•Allen Park, MI

6h•Onsite

About The Position

At Roush, we fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage. We want motivated, ambitious people who put the needs of our customers first, bring creativity to their work and will do whatever it takes to achieve success. If you share our passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges, we want you on our team. Job Summary We are looking for a Powertrain Product Engineering Intern to join our team for the summer of 2026. The Intern will work alongside a small team of engineers, designers, and technicians supporting various customer product development programs in both the Internal Combustion and EV Popropulsion sectors. 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 Allen Park, MI.

Requirements

Applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR/EAR
Must have a minimum sophomore standing
Must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical, or automotive engineering
Must be available for the summer of 2026 and be able to work a 40 hour work week onsite Monday through Friday
Strong MS Excel experience
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 powertrain hardware
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 hardware design and validation testing (previous employment, student design projects, etc. Formula SAE/Baja or other automotive competition experience
Proficiency with CAD drafting software (SolidWorks, CATIA, etc.)

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 hardware development and testing, machine shop, engine build, fabrication and garage services
Carry out engine as well as powertrain systems hardware testing and support related program activities (test setup, implementation of data acquisition and reporting systems, data review, post-test analysis, etc.)
Support component and system design activities as needed
Prepare and deliver technical reports and presentations as part of documentation for program reviews
Assist program engineers to diagnose hardware issues and verify proper functionality
Manage inventory of engine and powertrain components along with related test hardware
Seek and employ continuous improvement strategies for increased quality and through-put
Assist with customer correspondences
Participate in peer design reviews
Assist project leaders by documenting and publishing peer design review meeting notes