Intern: Automation & Process Improvement (Spring 2027)

About the role

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. The internship program offers students an opportunity to apply academic knowledge and skills in a real‑world environment while gaining exposure to professionals at Volvo Group. Interns work alongside full‑time professionals, develop practical skills, expand industry knowledge, and contribute to business objectives through innovative and impactful projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate opportunities to automate manual and repetitive processes across manufacturing and engineering functions.
• Support budget tracking and reporting activities related to automation projects, including cost‑benefit analyses and ROI assessments.
• Assist with tooling design improvements, 3D modeling, drawing updates, and engineering documentation using CAD software.
• Support the implementation of digital manufacturing solutions, including data collection, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Participate in automation project planning, testing, validation, and deployment activities.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality, Maintenance, and IT teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Present project progress, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in mechanical, industrial, weld engineering, or a related field, with at least 30 credit hours completed.
• Minimum GPA of 2.75.
• Enrolled full‑time in school throughout the internship duration.
• Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing and process optimization principles.
• Spring interns may work up to 30 hours per week.

Skills

• Customer focus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with CAD software.

Benefits

• Housing assistance, when applicable.
• Countless career opportunities and internal mobility across the global organization.
• Training and personal development.

Pay

The hourly range for intern and co‑op positions is $17.00 – $46.00, determined by geographic location, academic classification, degree‑seeking area of study, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule

No travel is required. Spring interns may work up to 30 hours per week.