Intern: Product Mechanical Engineer (Spring 2027)

Volvo Group•Salem, VA

2d•$17 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

Mack Trucks is seeking a Product Mechanical Engineering Intern to join the Medium Duty Engineering team in Salem, Virginia. This role is for a motivated mechanical engineering student with a passion for solving complex problems, who thrives in a diverse, inclusive environment where collaboration is essential to success, and is excited by the opportunity to help create and deliver a new product lineup. The intern will work alongside experienced engineers and contribute to real vehicle projects, gaining exposure to multiple vehicle systems and collaborating with team members across a range of engineering disciplines. Assignments may include developing new designs, resolving technical or quality issues, and optimizing existing designs. By contributing to new product development, product maintenance, quality improvement, and other engineering activities, the intern will build practical experience and see how engineering solutions progress from concept to implementation.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree program in mechanical engineering or a related field, with at least 30 semester credit hours completed.
Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75
Spring interns may work up to 30 hours per week

Responsibilities

Support the development, coordination, and execution of complex mechanical engineering tasks while meeting quality and schedule expectations.
Apply engineering principles to projects from concept development through implementation.
Help the team meet project cost targets, schedules, and objectives.
Investigate root causes and develop solutions for product quality issues.
Learn and apply simulation tools relevant to your area of focus.
Perform simulation analyses under the guidance of an experienced mentor.