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
- 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
- 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
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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
- Able to work 40-hour work week from August 2026 to December 2026 (full availability)
- U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident (ITAR compliance)
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Mechatronics preferred)
- Minimum of freshman standing
- Valid driver's license
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Strong desire to learn and apply engineering system design, development, or manufacturing concepts
- Passion for working on vehicles and mechanical systems; interest in R&D activities
- Formula SAE or 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 vehicle 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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