Intern: Electrical Engineering, Hardware Rig (Summer 2026)

Who We Are

Vehicle Engineering (VE) is part of Volvo Group Trucks Technology (GTT), a division of Volvo Group North America, provide state-of-the-art research, engineering, product planning and project execution to final delivery of complete products and support of the products in the aftermarket. VE is responsible for the integration and development of technologies into a complete truck for all brands within the Volvo Group. We offer integrated solutions to our customers, and we are dedicated to high quality and competitive time to market.

What You will be doing

As an Electrical Engineer Intern, you will gain hands-on Hardware Rig Technician experience to support the design, assembly, and maintenance of test rigs equipped with Electronic Control Units (ECUs) for truck testing applications. This role is crucial for enabling controlled, repeatable, and data-rich testing environments for vehicle systems validation.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with engineering teams to interpret schematics, harness designs and other design documents
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards during rig assembly and operation.
• Install and wire ECUs according to test specifications, ensuring proper power supply, and grounding 

Who You Are

You are an Electrical Engineering student that is prepared to work in a challenging and fast-paced environment, gaining experience and knowledge in various aspects of engineering (or mechanical, electrical, software, design, production, etc.).  As a valued member of the engineering team within GTT, you will have the opportunity to work directly with the engineers in the department.  GTT’s values collaboration and life-long learning and our goal is to contribute to your development while providing you an opportunity to work in a business environment within the manufacturing industry.  

Requirements: 

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Must have cumulative 30 credit hours and a minimum GPA of 2.75
• Summer interns may work up to 40 hours per week
• Understanding of wiring, harnessing, and electrical safety.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on testing environment.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
• Self-motivated and open-minded to learning new skills. 

Ready for the next move?

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For all intern and co-op positions, the hourly range is set at $17.00 - $46.00. The hourly rate for these roles is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, academic classification, and degree seeking area of study. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

We also offer the following benefits to interns and co-ops: 

• Housing assistance 
• Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization
• Training and personal development