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Manufacturing Engineer Intern

International, huntsville, al, United States


Position Overview
Manufacturing Engineer Intern - Summer 2026
We're International.
Our Huntsville Powertrain Plant is currently seeking 3 Manufacturing Engineering Interns to join us this summer!
Join Us as a Manufacturing Engineer Intern!
We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative Engineering Manufacturing Interns to join our dynamic team. As an Engineering Manufacturing Intern, you will play a key role in enhancing our fabrication and assembly processes. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse projects related to process optimization, tooling implementation, and the integration of cutting-edge technologies in manufacturing.
Responsibilities
As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern, you will be involved in transformative projects aimed at optimizing assembly processes. You will work alongside our assembly engineering teams. Projects have the possibility of focusing on the following key areas:
+ Error proofing - designing, producing, and implementing error proofing devices to for validating assembly processes
+ MES - Setting up processes in our manufacturing execution system. This includes the creation of digital work instructions
+ Line balancing - Identifying bottlenecks and implementing improvements or moving work content to create a balanced flow
+ Plant Layout - Update station and plant layouts as process changes occur
+ Prototyping - Projects can include prototyping through 3D modeling and 3D printing
By participating in these projects, you will gain hands-on experience in the implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies and process optimization within powertrain assembly.
Minimum Requirements
+ Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree
OR
+ 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. In addition, interns and co‑ops are eligible for paid time off (PTO) and paid company holidays during their assignment.
Company Overview
About TRATONWith 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 sustainable world.": this intention underlines the Company's ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group's commercial growth.
About InternationalFrom a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit International.com.
*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.
EEO Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email   to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.