Electrical Engineering Co-op/Intern- Summer 2026

Electrical Engineering Co-op/Intern – Summer 2026

This job description reflects potential openings for the Summer 2026 Co-op/Internship Session (May-August). This is a general job description and represents multiple openings in various departments. Honda offers both single and multi-semester co-ops and internships. College students must apply to the requisition pertaining to their major and semester of interest

Please note: Sponsorship for employment visa status for these positions is unavailable. Applicants requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., F-1 CPT/OPT, H-1B, TN, etc.) will not be considered.

More about the Electrical Engineering Co-op/ Intern at Honda

The below descriptions reflect potential environments and duties within our various Electrical Engineering Co-op/ Intern positions that we offer. Work environments and projects may include but are not limited to

Manufacturing:

• Focus on equipment, process, quality and new model activities related to the department of placement (i.e Assembly department, Weld department, Paint department, Stamping department, Casting and Machining department, etc)
• Project management
• Problem analysis
• Investigating new technologies and implementing countermeasure

Quality:

• Learning and performing vehicle testing
• Conducting tests for chassis, brakes, controls, bonnet, trunk and/ or door systems
• Testing procedures and fixtures
• New model development, drawing, layouts and design change requests
• Investigating and providing countermeasures for mass production design related issues
• Warranty data trend analysis
• Re-creating problem failures to determine root cause, develop countermeasures and perform confirmation testin

Facilities:

• Updating and documenting Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drawings of existing infrastructure
• Analyzing and designing existing sanitation, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and building pressure systems
• Developing short and long-term solutions to problems found
• Designing modifications of existing facilities infrastructures
• Updating mechanical engineering specifications and standards
• Reviewing electrical drawings
• Learning and understanding plant power infrastructure
• Verifying electrical panel schedules
• Updating highbay light location

Tooling Equipment:

• Designing manufacturing equipment and tooling in 2D and 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) systems
• Determining equipment electrical hardware, software (Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Human-Machine Interface (HMI), etc.), safety requirements and appropriate design
• Managing a schedule and tracking daily processes
• Investigating and troubleshooting problems during installation and manufacturin

Research and Design:

• Assisting design engineers in developing/ designing automotive electrical wire harness and components of future models
• Supporting the creation of drawings
• Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Design
• Cost and weight calculations
• Attending meetings and working with various design/ test groups, suppliers, manufacturing groups, etc.
• Supporting the development of testing automotive electrical systems (infotainment, chassis, engine, power window, sunroof, power tailgate, powerslide door systems and safety systems)
  • This will also include assisting with problem and data analysis, countermeasures, test set-up, data acquisition, test monitoring, recording activities, performance testing and reporting result

What you need to be successful in this role 

Required:

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• General Engineering Coursework
• Minimum 2.5 Cumulative GPA or higher (You will be required to provide your current transcript)
• Class status- Sophomore (by credit hour) or above
• Availability to work a minimum of 10 weeks at 40 hours per week
• Enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program studying Electrical Engineering or related field
• Valid U.S. Driver's License (exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis)
• Ability to secure own transportation to and from work each day
  • *Public transportation and ride share services are limited in some of our locations.  Co-ops are responsible for securing their own transportation to and from work each day, and must have a reliable plan for transportation in order to be eligible for a position. Regular in-person attendance is required, and transportation issues will not be excused.

Desired: AutoCad, Manufacturing related coursework

Position Locations

Electrical Engineering Co-op/ Intern positions are offered in the cities/ states listed below, if you are selected to move forward in the process, you will be given the opportunity to make selections on your location preferences:

• Anna, Ohio (45 minutes north of Dayton, Ohio)
• Marysville, Ohio (45 minutes northwest of Columbus, Ohio)
• Raymond, Ohio (45 minutes northwest of Columbus, Ohio)
• East Liberty, Ohio (55 minutes northwest of Columbus, Ohio)
• Russells Point, Ohio (30 minutes northwest of Marysville, Ohio)
• Greensburg, Indiana (55 minutes southeast of Indianapolis, Indiana and 60 minutes northwest of Cincinnati, Ohio) 
• Lincoln, Alabama (45 minutes northeast of Birmingham, Alabama)
• Tallapoosa, Georgia (1 hour west of Atlanta, Georgia)
• Torrance, California (30 minutes south of Downtown Los Angeles, California) 
• Swepsonville, North Carolina (15 minutes SE of Burlington, North Carolina)
• Timmonsville, South Carolina (20 minutes southwest of Florence, South Carolina)

Honda Co-operative and Learning Internships Program Benefits

Housing Accommodations: Honda offers housing at a shared cost or a housing stipend based on location for our Co-ops and Interns. It is not required to opt-in to, but is available should you need housing at the time of your Co-op/ Internship with Honda.

Textbook Reimbursement: If applicable.

Honda Business Resource Groups: One of the ways Honda gives diversity a voice is through its business resource groups. The associate-led, company-supported groups have members aligned across different dimensions of diversity such as gender, ethnicity, ability, life stage and experiences. The groups provide networking opportunities, a chance to give back and professional development. Some groups have even given feedback on Honda products, making them more appealing to all. Embracing all views is what will drive us into the future. Honda wants passionate, driven people to be a part of that future.

Performance Feedback: Honda Co-ops and Interns will have the opportunity to receive informal and formal feedback from their leaders, ask questions and express future interest in a scheduled mid-term and final evaluation.

Mentorship: Each Co-op/ Intern is assigned a mentor in your department to help you navigate your time at Honda.

On-site Wellness Center: Co-ops and Interns have access to join our Wellness Centers (varies by location). Our Wellness Centers are full gyms equipped with cardio machines, weights, basketball courts, pools, dieticians, personal trainers and group fitness classes.

Paid overtime: Co-ops and Interns will receive 1.5 times their hourly rate of pay for any overtime worked.

Consideration for full time employment: Our Cooperative Learning Internships program is utilized as a talent pipeline for our full time positions

Hourly Wage Range: $27.22-$35.22

Pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to, geographic location, work experience, education, etc.

Additional details regarding Honda Co-op and Intern benefits are provided upon offer.