VT MADE Internship - Summer 2026

Woodward L'Orange•Rockford, IL

About The Position

The purpose of an internship at Woodward is to provide students with the opportunity to gain exposure and “real life” business acumen within the Aerospace and Energy Industry. Our internships also provide students with the opportunity to learn and gain practical experience and to work in areas related to their academic and/or career interests. Gain hands-on experience while working on challenging projects, network with professionals and learn from some of the brightest minds in business. The experience also gives the intern opportunity for potential full-time employment with the company.

Requirements

Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Competent skills in problem solving and trouble-shooting.
Competent in the use of PCs, MS Office Programs and other associated software.
Ability to effectively operate in a team environment.
Effective time management skills.
Solid knowledge of the English language with the ability to speak, read and write along with good listening skills.
Must be at least a sophomore in an accredited College or University program and have an acceptable grade point average of 3.0 or above.
No experience required.
All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR and EAR, or possess all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State Department and the U.S. Department of Commerce. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Nice To Haves

Ability to use mechanical CAD tools is a plus – PTC Creo is preferred.
Experience with Lab View programming is a plus.
Previous internship or other working experience, a plus.

Responsibilities

Support Aerospace Actuation Systems - Hydraulics Engineering team to evaluate new product introduction and sustaining products, processes, analysis, and designs.
Assist with data analysis, report writing, and supporting engineering with any investigation findings.
Engineering project support, including sponsoring engineering changes, data analysis, and root cause and corrective action.
Assembly and test production support, including control and test stand data collection and troubleshooting, disposition and root cause / corrective action for nonconformances, immediate production response support (Andon/IST).
Student will assist project engineer(s) in the research, development, design, fabrication, and test of electromechanical products for the industrial industry.