2027 Summer HDT Engineer Intern
2027 Summer Heavy Duty Truck (HDT) Engineering Intern
About the Internship
Flexfab is seeking a motivated HDT Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to support our Heavy Duty Truck (HDT) and Specialty Products Engineering team. This internship offers hands-on experience supporting product testing, validation, customer launch activities, engineering documentation, and research projects within a manufacturing environment.
As an Engineering Intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers on a variety of projects supporting current products and new customer programs. This role is ideal for students who enjoy solving technical problems, working with data, and gaining exposure to the full engineering process from testing and analysis to customer support and product development.
Expected Responsibilities
- Assist engineers with testing and validation activities for HDT and Specialty Products.
- Support updates to periodic product testing and engineering documentation.
- Procure parts and materials required for testing and project activities.
- Assist with testing, data collection, and report generation.
- Support Material Data System (MDS) updates and related documentation.
- Contribute to product development and validation activities for upcoming customer engine launches.
- Build upon previous engineering research projects, including rubber compression studies and related analysis.
- Work on multiple engineering projects simultaneously, supporting various team priorities.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and other cross-functional teams as needed.
- Perform additional engineering projects and assignments as directed by the engineering team.
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with CAD software and engineering drawings.
- Exposure to product testing, laboratory work, or engineering analysis.
- Experience working on engineering design projects, robotics teams, Formula SAE, Baja, capstone projects, or similar technical activities.
- Interest in product development, validation, and manufacturing processes.
- Ability to analyze data and communicate findings effectively.
What You Will Learn
During this internship, you will gain practical experience in:
- Engineering testing and validation processes
- Technical report writing and documentation
- Reading engineering drawings and working with CAD models
- Product development and launch support
- Material and product data management
- Project coordination and multitasking in an engineering environment
- Cross-functional communication with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers
- Applied problem-solving in a real-world manufacturing setting
What Will Help You Succeed
The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, and eager to learn. Successful interns are comfortable balancing multiple projects, communicating with a variety of stakeholders, and taking initiative when supporting engineering activities. A strong interest in product development, testing, and technical problem-solving will help you gain the most from this experience.