Automotive Engineering Intern Summer 2026 (May-August)

About This Role

Provides technical support and assists engineering consultants with inspections analysis and testing of vehicles industrial machinery consumer products and other equipment. Assist in scene surveys inspections and generation of maps and layout drawings. Assists in application of scientific principles engineering methods and techniques to a variety of projects. Housing not included.

Mandatory research project must be completed by the end of the Internship and is expected to require approximately 40 hours of effort. Research topic shall be mutually agreed upon between intern and supervisor.

Required Work Hours:

• Internships with ESi are expected to be full-time 40-hours per week from Monday to Friday (Business hours are from 8am-5pm).
• If you are also enrolled in college we require that you take no more than 2 classes during your employment semester with ESi and are able to work a minimum of 32 hours per week.

Required Skills:

• Ability to work independently with minimalsupervision. Verbal and Written Communication.
• Intermediate skills with CAD and office productivity software. Strong mechanical aptitude.

Preferred Skills:

• MATLAB AutoCAD

Experience Required:

• Six months working experience required.

Experience Preferred:

• Machine shop machine tools woodworking tools. Demonstrated familiarity with automotive systems. Data acquisition and instrumentation.

Education Required:

• Pursuing a bachelors degree in Engineering. Must have completed at least Freshman year. Academic good standing at an ABET accredited engineering school.

Preferred Education:

• Major in Mechanical Engineering Materials Science Structural Engineering.
• 3.30 GPA or higher preferred.

Position Requirements:

• Must have a valid drivers license and reliable transportation. Must be able to travel for trips of three days in length.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand sit walk crawl climb and lift up to 50#. Work may occasionally need to be performed at various heights out of doors in varied climate extremes.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position includes work in a variety of environments including office laboratory industrial construction and outdoors. Noise levels temperature and weather conditions will vary according to the work environment. When appropriate employees will be required to use suitable PPE.

It is the policy of ESI as an equal opportunity employer to attract and retain the best qualified individuals available without regard to race/ethnicity color religion nationalorigin gender sexual orientation age disability or veteran status. ESI is committed to recruiting hiring and promoting people with disabilities as well as veterans. If you need assistance with completing the electronic application please email your request to

Required Experience:

Intern