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. Are you someone that has a passion for providing innovated solutions to complex challenges? Do you want to work someplace where creativity and new ideas are encouraged? If so, then keep reading.
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.
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 Advanced Engineering Department for the Spring of 2027. This is an onsite 40-hour-per-week paid internship position located in Livonia, MI.
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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 January 2027 - May 2027
- 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
Our part-time benefits include: Earned sick time and 401K.
If you share our passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges, we want you on our team.
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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
- Must work 40 hours per week from January 2027 through May 2027
- Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident eligible for ITAR compliance
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering; Mechanical or Mechatronics preferred
- Minimum freshman standing
- Valid driver's license
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Strong desire to learn and apply engineering system design, development, or manufacturing concepts in the automotive industry
- Passion for working on vehicles and mechanical systems
- Ability to think creatively and conduct research and development activities
- Formula SAE or Baja experience
- Hands-on automotive or mechanical diagnosis and repair experience
- CAD experience with SolidWorks, CATIA V5/V6, or similar software
- Prior internship experience in an automotive-related environment
- Interest in electric and autonomous vehicles and technology
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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