Powertrain Calibration Engineering Internship - Summer 2026

ROUSH

Livonia, MI

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Livonia, MI
POSTED
30+ days ago

We work alongside the best and brightest to do incredibly cool things you wouldn't believe. At Roush, you're part of building the future. Are you someone that has a passion for providing innovated solutions to complex challenges? Do you want to work someplace where creativity and new ideas are encouraged? If so, then keep reading.

At Roush, we fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense, and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage.

Job Summary
We are looking for a Powertrain Calibration Intern to join our powertrain calibration and integration team for the summer of 2026. The Intern will work within a small team of engineers and be challenged to calibrate, test, and integrate gasoline, and diesel powertrain packages on dynamometers and in vehicles. The Intern will also support testing and validation of many powertrain components. This position is a paid internship and is located in Allen Park and Livonia, MI. Candidates must be available for summer 2026.

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As a Powertrain Calibration Intern, you will be responsible for:

  • Aiding in dynamometer and vehicle-based calibration and integration for Internal Combustion Engines (ICE)
  • Supporting vehicle testing including drivability, emissions, and durability
  • Analyzing, interpreting, and presenting test data
  • Supporting hot, cold, and high-altitude development testing
  • Assisting in test bench and control system development
  • Supporting prototype wiring harness design and manufacturing
To be considered as a Powertrain Calibration Intern, you will need:
  • Must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or automotive engineering
  • Must be available for the summer of 2026 (May through August)
  • Must be able to work a 40+ hour work week M-F
  • Must have specific hands-on internalcombustion engine experience
  • Strong Excel and MATLAB / Simulink (or similar) experience
  • Ability to read and interpret various programming languages (Python, C, MATLAB, VBA, etc.)
  • Must have a minimum sophomore standing
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record
  • Willingness to travel and/or work overtime upon request
A successful candidate may also have:
  • Previous experience with engine dynamometer testing
  • Experience with CAN bus (or similar) protocol and communication
  • Formula SAE/Baja or other automotive competition experience

If you share our passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges, we want you on our team.
Please visit our careers page and apply by clicking on this link: https://jobs.roush.com/us/en/
Visit our website: www.roush.com
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Roush is an EO employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories
If you need a reasonable accommodation for our employment application process due to disability, please contact Roush Talent Acquisition at 734-779-7087.

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About the Company

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ROUSH

DRIVEN TO SUCCEED

It all began in 1976 as Jack Roush performance engineering. Since then, Roush has grown to become recognized internationally as a premier provider of engineering and product development solutions, with over 4,000 employees in facilities across the globe.

We have strategically acquired skills and expertise in areas such as rapid prototyping, advanced composites, design and engineering, fabrication, supply chain and assembly.

OUR CULTURE

Roush is full of innovators, dreamers, thinkers, and doers. Join a collaborative team where curiosity and fresh perspectives are encouraged, entrepreneurial spirit is supported, and achievements are celebrated. We work together as a team, combining and embracing individual strengths to do the unexpected.

YOUR FUTURE

At Roush, you are a part of building the future and because “People Power Roush”, we are committed to empowering our employees to reach their full potential by offering our team members personalized opportunities for growth and development.

We work alongside the best and brightest to do incredibly cool things you wouldn’t believe. At Roush, you’re part of building the future.

Working in the most diverse industries at the leading edge of innovation, we use our 50 years of deep engineering and product development expertise to do the unexpected. With opportunities to work on projects ranging from space exploration, theme park rides, high-performance Mustangs and trucks, autonomous and electric vehicles, to top-secret Defense vehicles, and so much more, we promise you will never be bored at work. At Roush, we are on a mission to make the impossible, possible. If innovation is in your DNA, we want you on our team.

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If innovation is in your DNA, we want you on our team.

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Engineering Services
FOUNDED
1976
WEBSITE
https://www.roush.com/