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Mechanical Engineering Internship - Composites - Fall 2026

ROUSH
  • Livonia, MI
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    Job Description

    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.  

    Are you an automotive enthusiast? Do you enjoy being challenged? If so, Roush is the place for you! We offer a dynamic work environment and exposure to many unique projects! We are looking for a Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our growing team in the Composites Group for fall of 2026. This is an onsite 40-hour-per-week paid internship position located in Livonia, MI.

    Responsibilities:

    • Support design efforts utilizing SolidWorks
    • Support build/assembly efforts
    • Diagnose problems and conduct root cause analysis
    • Coordinate with other engineering groups and fabrication shop
    • Support product development testing
    • Work on unique engineering problems and challenge your engineering skills
    • Apply your academic knowledge to real world engineering challenges
    • Tackle unique challenges never taken on before
    Minimum Qualifications:
    • Must be able to work a 40-hour work week from August 2026 - December 2026
    • Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident allowing for International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliance
    • Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering; Mechanical or Mechatronics preferred
    • Minimum of freshman standing
    • Possess a valid driver’s license 
    • Proficiency in MS Office applications
    • Strong desire to learn and apply concepts related to engineering system design & development or manufacturing in the automotive industry
    • Passion for working on vehicles and mechanical systems
    • Ability to think outside the box and enjoy research and development type activities
    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Formula SAE/Baja experience
    • Hands-on automotive/mechanical diagnosis and repair experience
    • CAD experience (SolidWorks, Catia V5/V6 or similar)
    • Prior internship experience in an automotive related environment 
    • Interest in electric and autonomous vehicles and technology

    To apply, please visit the Roush careers page by clicking on this link: https://roush.applytojob.com

    Our Part-Time benefits include: Earned sick time and 401K

    Visit our website:  www.roush.com

    Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/RoushCareers

    Roush is an EO employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories

    If you need a reasonable accommodation for our employment application process due to disability, please contact Roush Talent Acquisition at 734-779-7087.

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLivonia, MI
    IndustryEngineering Services
    Company Size2,500 to 4,999 employees
    Year Founded1976
    Websitehttps://www.roush.com/

    About Company

    DRIVEN TO SUCCEED

    It all began in 1976 as Jack Roush performance engineering. Since then, Roush has grown to become recognized internationally as a premier provider of engineering and product development solutions, with over 4,000 employees in facilities across the globe.

    We have strategically acquired skills and expertise in areas such as rapid prototyping, advanced composites, design and engineering, fabrication, supply chain and assembly.

    OUR CULTURE

    Roush is full of innovators, dreamers, thinkers, and doers. Join a collaborative team where curiosity and fresh perspectives are encouraged, entrepreneurial spirit is supported, and achievements are celebrated. We work together as a team, combining and embracing individual strengths to do the unexpected.

    YOUR FUTURE

    At Roush, you are a part of building the future and because “People Power Roush”, we are committed to empowering our employees to reach their full potential by offering our team members personalized opportunities for growth and development.

    We work alongside the best and brightest to do incredibly cool things you wouldn’t believe. At Roush, you’re part of building the future.

    Working in the most diverse industries at the leading edge of innovation, we use our 50 years of deep engineering and product development expertise to do the unexpected. With opportunities to work on projects ranging from space exploration, theme park rides, high-performance Mustangs and trucks, autonomous and electric vehicles, to top-secret Defense vehicles, and so much more, we promise you will never be bored at work. At Roush, we are on a mission to make the impossible, possible. If innovation is in your DNA, we want you on our team.

    Don't just leave a mark, make a DENT!

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    If innovation is in your DNA, we want you on our team.

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