Intern, Software Controls

Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer, and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world – 25 million children twice a day – making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 25,000 propane, natural gas, and electric-powered buses sold. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions.

About the role

We’re hiring for Blue Bird’s Summer Internship Program, seeking high-performing talent who shares our passion for purpose, innovation, and creating real-world impact. This experience is designed to build a sustainable pipeline of entry-level talent and, based on performance, may lead to an opportunity to join Blue Bird’s early career rotational pathway (Future Drivers Leadership Program – FDLP). Interns will complete meaningful functional work and a special project, ending with a final project presentation to leadership. Performance and demonstrated readiness will be key factors in any post-internship consideration.

Intern placements may be available across the following areas (based on business need):

• Human Resources: Talent Acquisition, HRIS, Talent Management, Total Rewards
• Operations: Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Planning, Project Management
• Commercial: Sales & Marketing, Parts & Services
• Engineering: Design, Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial
• Information Technology

Responsibilities

Intern responsibilities will vary by function; however, all interns can expect to:

• Complete assigned work that supports department goals in a fast-paced, purpose-driven manufacturing and business environment.
• Support process improvement, problem-solving, and operational efficiency using data, observation, and collaboration.
• Participate in a core functional assignment and a special project that delivers measurable value to the business.
• Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes effectively to peers, mentors, and leaders (written, verbal, and presentation).
• Apply a continuous improvement mindset by asking smart questions, learning quickly, and adapting to feedback.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and safe work practices, especially when supporting plant, production, or operational environments.
• Showcase learnings obtained during the internship program by presenting outcomes of key projects to members of the Leadership Team.

Requirements

• Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate-level student pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree aligned to one of the functional areas listed above.
• At least 18 years of age prior to the start of the internship assignment.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Able to work full-time (40 hours/week) for the defined internship period.

Skills

• Ability to gather information, use data, and think critically to support recommendations and decisions.
• Ability to plan work, manage time, follow through, and deliver results by deadlines.
• Strong collaboration skills, able to build trust, communicate clearly, and work effectively across teams.
• Curious, improvement-minded, and willing to explore better ways to work, solve problems, and serve customers.