Engineering Internships

Title: Intern

Location: Lisle, Illinois

Position Overview

To accelerate innovation across these brands, TRATON R&D brings together engineering expertise and technology development from around the world into one global organization, including International, Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck and Bus. This enables teams to collaborate across brands, share knowledge, and develop the next generation of sustainable transportation solutions while supporting the unique products and customers of each brand.

TRATON R&D engineers also collaborate with colleagues across the brands, providing opportunities to contribute to both North American product development and a global engineering network. For New College Graduates and Interns, this means the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience, work alongside experienced professionals, and make meaningful contributions from the beginning of their careers.

An internship with TRATON R&D provides students the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real‑world engineering challenges that support the future of commercial transportation. Interns work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and gain exposure to technologies and innovations being developed across International, Scania, MAN, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus. Through collaboration with global teams, mentorship, and hands‑on experience, interns can build technical and professional skills while exploring career opportunities within a worldwide engineering organization.

Internships are 12‑weeks long with start dates beginning in May 2027 until June 2027.

Responsibilities

Potential opportunities may exist within the following areas of TRATON R&D:

• Connected & Connected Services (C&C) Support the development of connected vehicle solutions, digital services, data‑driven technologies, and future mobility innovations that enhance customer value and operational performance.
• Powertrain Contribute to the design, development, testing, and optimization of propulsion systems that power the next generation of commercial vehicles.
• Battery & Charging Support the advancement of electrification technologies, including battery systems, charging solutions, energy management, and sustainable transportation initiatives.
• Electrical Engineering & Software (EE & Software) Participate in the development of vehicle electronics, embedded systems, software platforms, controls, connectivity, and emerging digital technologies.
• Vehicle Engineering, Materials Engineering, CAE/Simulation Collaborate on shared technologies, systems, and engineering solutions that enable cross‑brand innovation and support the TRATON Group's global product strategy.

What You Can Expect

• Work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative, global environment.
• Contribute to projects that support innovation across International, Scania, MAN, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus brands.
• Gain exposure to emerging technologies shaping the future of commercial transportation.
• Build technical and professional skills through mentorship, networking, and development opportunities.
• Make meaningful contributions to the development of sustainable transportation solutions.

Minimum Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• For Legal Jobs: Pursuing a Juris Doctor degree or Doctor of Law degree (J.D.)

Additional Requirements

• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B or F-1 status)

Desired Skills

• At least Sophomore standing for undergrad at the time of application
• Able to work at least 12 weeks (starting the end of May or early June through August)
• Previous applicable internships
• Self-starter
• High level of computer skills (Microsoft Applications and Internet)

Benefits and Compensation

This position offers competitive pay to support employees as they gain real world experience and grow professionally.

• The hourly pay range is $27–$32 per hour.
• Benefits offered for intern and co op positions are limited to paid time off (PTO) and paid company holidays during the assignment.

Company Overview

About TRATON

With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light‑duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainab