About this opportunity
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. lists this Engineering Co-op/Intern - Spring 2027 opportunity in lincoln, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Engineering Co-op/Intern – Spring 2027
This job description reflects potential openings for the Spring 2027 Co-op/Internship Session (January-May). This is a general job description and represents multiple openings in various departments. Honda offers both single and multi-semester co-ops and internships. College students must apply to the requisition pertaining to their major and semester of interest.
Please note: Sponsorship for employment visa status for these positions is unavailable. Applicants requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., F-1 CPT/OPT, H-1B, TN, etc.) will not be considered.
More about the Engineering Co-op/ Intern at Honda
The descriptions below reflect potential environments and duties within our various Engineering Co-op/Intern positions that we offer. Work environments and projects may include but are not limited to:
Manufacturing & Operations
Support equipment, process, quality, and new model activities within manufacturing areas such as Assembly, Weld, Paint, Stamping, Casting, and Machining
Installation of new tooling including designing and building end of arm tooling, mold installation, process maturation and robot programming
Assist with project management activities, schedules, and tracking daily processes
Analyze manufacturing problems and support root cause investigations
Research new technologies and help implement improvement countermeasures
Troubleshoot manufacturing issues during installation, testing, and production
Quality & Testing
Assist with vehicle and/or component testing for systems such as chassis, brakes, controls, body panels, and electrical systems
Support development and execution of test procedures, fixtures, and validation methods
Recreate failures to determine root cause and verify effectiveness of countermeasures
Analyze warranty and quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
Document results through technical reports and presentations
Facilities & Infrastructure
Update and maintain 2D and 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drawings for existing facilities and utilities
Support analysis and design of sanitation, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), building pressure, power, and lighting systems
Assist with infrastructure modification designs and short‑ and long‑term improvement solutions
Review electrical and structural drawings; verify field conditions
Provide general facilities and engineering department support
Tooling, Equipment & Automation
Design manufacturing equipment and tooling using 2D and 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) systems
Assist with specifying electrical hardware, controls, Programmable Logic Controller (PLCs), Human Machine Interface (HMIs), and safety requirements
Support equipment installation, validation, and troubleshooting activities
Assist with managing timelines and coordination of tooling projects
Research, Design & Product Engineering
Support design engineers in the development of future models, components, and systems
Support the development of vehicle testing and countermeasure analysis
Assist with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) modeling, drawing creation, and design change requests
Perform cost, weight, and feasibility calculations
Support testing and development of mechanical and electrical systems through data collection, analysis, and reporting
Participate in cross‑functional meetings with manufacturing, testing, suppliers, and engineering teams
Purchasing & Supplier Support
Assist in assessing supplier process capabilities
Support problem reporting, investigation, and countermeasure implementation
Calculating part and tooling costs for injection molded automotive parts
Participating in cost-reduction projects related to the introduction of new vehicles
Verify and evaluate effectiveness of supplier corrective actions
Assist with suspect part investigations and part change approvals
Materials, Welding & Laboratory Support
Support mass production and new model activities through failure analysis and materials testing
Prepare samples for metallurgical testing (cutting, grinding, polishing)
Perform mechanical and metallurgical tests including hardness, tensile, compression, and weld evaluations
Conduct destructive weld testing and material evaluations; log and analyze results
Summarize findings in written technical reports and presentations
What you need to be successful in this role
Required :
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
General Engineering Coursework
Minimum 2.5 Cumulative GPA or higher (You will be required to provide your current transcript)
Class status- Sophomore (by credit hour) or above
Availability to work a minimum of 10 weeks at 40 hours per week
Enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree program studying Mechanical Engineering or related field
Valid U.S. Driver's License (exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis)
Ability to provide own transportation to and from work each day
Position Locations
Engineering Co-op/Intern positions are offered in the cities/states listed below, if you are selected to move forward in the process, you will be given the opportunity to make selections on your location preferences:
Anna, Ohio (45 minutes north of Dayton, Ohio)
Marysville, Ohio (45 minutes northwest of Columbus, Ohio)
Raymond, Ohio (45 minutes northwest of Columbus, Ohio)
East Liberty, Ohio (55 minutes northwest of Columbus, Ohio)
Russells Point, Ohio (30 minutes northwest of Marysville, Ohio)
Lincoln, Alabama (45 minutes northeast of Birmingham, Alabama)
Timmonsville, South Carolina (20 minutes southwest of Florence, South Carolina)
Swepsonville, North Carolina (15 minutes SE of Burlington, North Carolina)
Honda Co-operative and Learning Internships Program Benefits
Housing Accommodations: Honda offers housing at a shared cost, or a housing stipend based on location for our Co-ops and Interns. It is not required to opt-in to but is available should you need housing at the time of your Co-op/Internship with Honda.
Honda Business Resource Groups: One of the ways Honda gives diversity a voice is through its business resource groups. The associate-led, company-supported groups have members aligned across different dimensions of diversity such as gender, ethnicity, ability, life stage and experiences. The groups provide networking opportunities, a chance to give back and professional development. Some groups have even given feedback on Honda products, making them more appealing to all. Embracing all views is what will drive us into the future. Honda wants passionate, driven people to be a part of that future.
Performance Feedback: Honda Co-ops and Interns will have the opportunity to receive informal and formal feedback from their leaders, ask questions and express future interest in a scheduled mid-term and final evaluation.
Mentorship: Each Co-op/Intern is assigned a mentor in your department to help you navigate your time at Honda.
On-site Wellness Center: Co-ops and Interns have access to join our Wellness Centers (varies by location). Our Wellness Centers are full gyms equipped with cardio machines, weights, basketball courts, pools, dieticians, personal trainers and group fitness classes.
Paid overtime: Co-ops and Interns will receive 1.5 times their hourly rate of pay for any overtime worked.
Consideration for full-time employment: Our Cooperative Learning Internships program is utilized as a talent pipeline for our full-time positions!
Hourly Wage Range: $27.22-$35.22
Pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to, geographic location, work experience, education, etc.
Additional details regarding Honda Co-op and Intern benefits are provided upon offer.
Worksite address
lincoln, AL, 35096, US
Who can apply
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