CAE Engineering Intern - Fall 2026

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Livonia, MI, USA
In-Office
Internship
Automotive • Manufacturing
The Role
Work with the CAE team to create and analyze finite element models for automotive, aerospace, and entertainment projects. Use analysis software to evaluate structures, apply analytical and numerical methods, and gain hands-on engineering experience. This is a full-time (40 hr/wk) paid internship in Livonia, MI.
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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 a vehicle enthusiast? Do you enjoy being challenged? If so, Roush is the place for you!! We are looking for a mechanical engineering student to intern with our CAE group for the summer of 2023 term. We offer a dynamic work environment and exposure to many unique projects! 

The CAE Intern is a broad role that offers you the opportunity to work on a variety of engineering programs in the CAE group. You will work closely with a team of engineers to analyze a variety of structures using analytical and finite element methods. Within this role, you will use analysis software to create and analyze finite element models. The industries you will support include but are not limited to automotive, theme park entertainment, and aerospace. This is a 40-hour-per-week paid internship position located in Livonia, MI.

Minimum qualifications: 

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a similar discipline
  • Available to work 40 hours per week Monday-Friday
  • Minimum sophomore standing at a college or university
  • Strong course work solid Mechanics, Finite Element Analysis, and Numerical methods.
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Strong desire to learn to apply analytical techniques to mechanical engineering problems
  • Willingness and desire to get hands-on experience

Preferred Skills:

  • Pursuing a master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a similar discipline
  • Prior internship experience in mechanical engineering
  • Knowledge of machine learning / artificial intelligence applications in engineering
  • Experience using CAE software (Nastran, Abaqus, ANSYS)
  • Mechanical project team experience (Formula SAE / Baja / EV / Entertainment Industry)

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

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.

Skills Required

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a similar discipline
  • Available to work 40 hours per week Monday-Friday
  • Minimum sophomore standing at a college or university
  • Strong course work: Solid Mechanics, Finite Element Analysis, and Numerical methods
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Strong desire to learn to apply analytical techniques to mechanical engineering problems
  • Willingness and desire to get hands-on experience
  • Pursuing a master's degree in mechanical engineering or a similar discipline
  • Prior internship experience in mechanical engineering
  • Knowledge of machine learning / artificial intelligence applications in engineering
  • Experience using CAE software (Nastran, Abaqus, ANSYS)
  • Mechanical project team experience (Formula SAE / Baja / EV / Entertainment Industry)

Roush Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Roush and has not been reviewed or approved by Roush.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as platinum-level and affordable, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, telemedicine, and wellness supports such as EAP, diabetes, and tobacco-cessation programs. Core protections like short- and long-term disability and life/AD&D are highlighted as strengths.
  • Retirement Support An employer-matched 401(k) is emphasized, with plan features such as profit-sharing elements, auto-enrollment, and loan availability that enhance accessibility. The retirement offering is characterized as competitive and a standout within the package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid vacation, paid holidays, and earned sick time are provided alongside leaves for family/medical needs, pregnancy/adoption, military duty, jury duty, and bereavement. The breadth supports varied time-off needs across different life events.

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The Company
HQ: Livonia, MI
2,079 Employees
Year Founded: 1976

What We Do

With a relentless spirit of possibilities, a challenge-driven culture, and an unmatched suite of capabilities, Roush creates remarkable and inspiring solutions for some of the world’s greatest organizations.

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