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Building cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.
What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we're driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide. In both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units, our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works.
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Job Title:
Product Engineering Intern - Summer 2027Job Description:
JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS
Building cities. Driving commerce. Saving lives. For over 100 years, Allison Transmission has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.
What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we’re driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide.
This is an exciting opportunity in Indianapolis, Indiana for a Product Engineering Intern.
Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!
Summary:
Product Engineering students will be involved in various aspects of the Product Engineering roles at Allison Transmission, Inc. Key learning and development areas include transmission test analysis, component research, basic product design, computer modeling, application engineering, and exposure to embedded control systems. Student will work closely with their assigned supervisor and complete a specific engineering project during the assignment. Students will be required to commit to a minimum of 10-weeks per assignment.
Responsibilities:
- Gain exposure to various development activities in order to improve drivability and fuel economy while reducing emissions.
- Participate in transmission calibration and integration of the transmission within the engine and vehicle system.
- Work cross-functionally with departments to improve on existing products and design of new technologies.
- Contribute to the development of specifications, analyzing data, summarizing and reporting results, maintaining records, and writing technical reports.
- Interface with customers and OEM's, tailoring calibrations to meet customer needs.
- Work with technicians to set-up and operate test devices and measurement tools.
- Present project results to management staff along with technical analysis of activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education Requirement:
- College undergraduate or graduate status with 1-3 years at an accredited college or university, pursing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or related field
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required:
- No experience requirement – current enrollment in a 4-year engineering program
- Strong desire to learn about engineering roles in the automotive industry and ability to work in a team environment
- Demonstrated ability to communicate well in a business setting and across functional areas
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Basic mechanical aptitude
- Proficiency with computer operation, including Microsoft Office tools
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic engineering concepts corresponding with school year
- Preferred:
- Statistical training
- 3.0 GPA in an engineering major
Additional Activities:
- Dedicated mentor throughout the internship assignment
- Students vs. Mentors softball and kickball tournament
- Community service day
- Leadership meet & greet event
- Allison Transmission Vehicle Ride & Drive on the test track
- Opportunities to work cross-functionally in a Global Headquarters
Primary Location:
Indianapolis, INAdditional Locations:
Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at [email protected].
Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
Skills Required
- Current enrollment in a four-year engineering program at an accredited college or university
- Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Strong desire to learn about engineering roles in the automotive industry
- Ability to communicate effectively in a business setting and across functional areas
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Basic mechanical aptitude
- Proficiency with computer operation, including Microsoft Office tools
- Knowledge of basic engineering concepts corresponding with school year
- Statistical training
- Minimum 3.0 GPA in an engineering major
- Commitment to a minimum 10-week assignment
Allison Transmission Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Allison Transmission and has not been reviewed or approved by Allison Transmission.
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Healthcare Strength — Access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is available, alongside life and disability insurance and an employee assistance program. A wellness platform (Virgin Pulse) supports prevention and healthy habits.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) program with generous company contributions or match is highlighted, with additional offerings like profit sharing and an employee stock purchase plan. Certain groups reference pension or defined contribution retirement components.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time are provided, with some roles noting flex days and sizable holiday allotments. Paid parental leave is also described.
Allison Transmission Insights
What We Do
Allison Transmission is the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial-duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems. Our products are specified by more than 300 of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers and are used in a range of market sectors—from bus, refuse and emergency to construction, distribution and defense. Allison was founded in 1915 in Indianapolis, Indiana, where the company’s global headquarters is still located. We have approximately 1,400 dealer and distributor locations, employ more than 2,700 people around the world and our international presence spans more than 80 countries. OUR VISION In addition to being the world’s leading provider of commercial-duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems, we also strive to be the foremost provider of parts and services for our customers. Whether you drive, sell, service or distribute on-highway vehicles, defense vehicles or off-highway equipment, Allison provides you with the highest quality products and the best customer care. We work to win your trust and enthusiasm through continuous improvement driven by the integrity, teamwork and innovation from our employees and authorized partners. OUR PROMISE Allison promises our customers an automatic experience like they’ve never had: an unrivaled combination of Quality, Reliability, Durability, Vocational Value and Customer Service.
