Intern: Engineering, Driveline and Hybrids (Summer 2025)
Hagerstown, MD, US, 21742
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
Would you like to work in an empowered, enthusiastic, and challenging atmosphere? Are you interested in new technologies such as automation, electromobility, and connectivity? Does the opportunity to drive the development of future Volvo products excite you? Join our team!
Who We Are
Powertrain Engineering (PE) 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. PE is responsible to develop and maintain products and product components of the complete driveline. It also includes Group Truck Technology’s center of development and expertise for Hydrogen solutions.
What you will be doing
As a Driveline and Hybrid Technology Engineering Intern you will work on future technologies to advance our product to achieve carbon neutral and sustainability goals. You will work on the evolution powertrain: Transmissions, Gears and shafts, Drive Axles, Clutches, Electric Drive Axle, and other electromobility products. You will interact and learn from other team members. You may need to work with mechanics and technicians to make a prototype component or build a prototype truck.
Your mission will be:
- Work on design and validation of traditional and Electric Vehicle powertrains: transmissions, gears, shafts, clutches, axles, and EMOB components including evaluating failures, proposing solutions and executing test plans.
- Work on tasks and assignments starting from the early prototype phases to industrialization phases, and product maintenance (eliminating customer quality issues).
- Create a time plan and manager your own personal tasks and assignments
- Ensure the product design fulfills the business targets / requirements.
- Support the Engineering team by working on FMEA’s and design reviews for product components & systems.
- Analyze test and field failures, learning and utilizing Root Cause Analysis, and using a Pugh Matrix method to propose and implement the optimum cross functional design.
- Complete calculations and analysis, summarize results, then document knowledge and data into Engineering Reports.
Who you are
You are a Mechanical Engineer, Mechatronics Engineer, Electrical Engineer, or similar degreed 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. You will report to the Driveline and Hybrid Technology Manager.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled and pursuing a degree in (Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related program) at an accredited school and have completed 30 semester hours of undergraduate studies.
- Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75.
- Interns may work up to 40 hours during the summer term.
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 $16.00 - $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
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Group Trucks Technology are seeking talents to help design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of our team, you’ll help us by engineering exciting next-gen technologies and contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact. Join our design shift that leaves society in good shape for the next generation.
Nearest Major Market: Hagerstown