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.
We are looking for a mechanical engineering student to intern with our growing Vehicle Engineering team for the fall of 2026 term. We offer a dynamic work environment and exposure to many unique projects! This position is a paid internship and is located in Allen Park, MI with occasional work in Livonia, MI.
To be considered as a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will need:
- Minimum junior standing at a college or university
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar discipline
- Experience using CAD software (Solid works, CATIA, NX)
- Proficient in MS Office
- Strong desire to learn body and vehicle engineering systems design, development, and testing as it is related to the automotive industry
- Willingness and desire to get hands-on experience
- Willing and able to work a 40-hour work week M-F onsite
A successful Mechanical Engineering Intern may also have:
- Related education and experience in aerospace engineering
- Prior internship experience in an automotive related environment
- Hands-on mechanical experience through educational or personal hobbies
- Interest in an automotive culture
- Mechanical project team experience (Formula SAE/Baja/EV)
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
- Minimum junior standing at a college or university
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar discipline
- Experience using CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX)
- Proficient in MS Office
- Strong desire to learn body and vehicle engineering systems design, development, and testing related to the automotive industry
- Willingness and desire to get hands-on experience
- Willing and able to work a 40-hour work week M-F onsite
- Related education and experience in aerospace engineering
- Prior internship experience in an automotive related environment
- Hands-on mechanical experience through educational or personal hobbies
- Interest in an automotive culture
- Mechanical project team experience (Formula SAE/Baja/EV)
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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