Intern: Operations (Summer 2026)
Volvo Group
Intern: Operations (Summer 2026)
Location:
Macungie, PA, US, 18062
Position Type: Student
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
**What you will do**
+ Investigate and document innovative tooling solutions to support manufacturing (fastening solutions, lifting solutions, automation, fixturing, ground handling, hand tools, etc.)
+ Assist the team with research and development activities surrounding existing solutions and through the development of new concepts.
+ Collaborate with cross-functional production team to develop new tools and equipment that will secure product quality while maintaining efficient operations
+ Utilize continuous improvement methods to improve safety, ergonomics, quality, and efficiency on the assembly line
+ Work with methods team and manufacturing engineering team to help improve, develop, and standardize production processes when integrating new tooling solutions to the assembly line
+ Work in our Innovation Space on prototyping activities
+ Work with the Advance Manufacturing department to implement new and emerging technologies including, Robotics, AI/ML, Electromobility, Virtual Manufacturing, PLCs, etc.
+ Support the competence development activities within the department and develop standard practices for developing and integrating tooling
**Critical Competencies:**
+ Attention to Detail: Monitoring adherence to standards and actively checking for accuracy of data received or generated before passing it on
+ Communication: Listening effectively, transmitting information accurately and understandably, and actively seeking feedback non-defensively
+ Dependability/Reliability: Following through on commitments, producing timely work to required -- or higher -- standards, pitching in to get the job done
+ Flexibility: Performing a wide range of tasks, responding to changes in direction and priorities, and accepting new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments
+ Autonomous: works independently, learns what is needed to do the job.
+ Initiative: proposes improvements and take the lead in implementing them.
+ Excellent computer skills; proficient in Excel, Power Point, Word
+ Thrives in a team-based environment
**Minimum Education and Experience:**
+ Must be currently pursuing an Engineering degree and have completed 30 semester hours of undergraduate studies prior to the start of the Internship.
+ Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75
+ Summer interns may work up to 40 hours per week
+ Preferred Degrees- Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Controls Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or other related field
+ Prefer a motivated Junior or Senior in good academic standing
At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For all intern and co-op positions, the hourly range is set at $17.00 - $46.00. The hourly rate for these roles is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, academic classification, and degree seeking area of study. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
We also offer the following benefits to interns and co-ops:
• Housing assistance, when applicable
• Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization
• Training and personal development
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
**Who we are and what we believe in**
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join **Volvo Group** . Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
**Mack Trucks** is part of Volvo Group. Founded in 1900, Mack Trucks is an iconic brand that embodies the American spirit: pioneering, hard-working, authentic and ambitious. Mack trucks are recognized around the world as “The American Truck You Can Count On,” thanks to our durable, reliable and application-driven vehicles that get the job done. With Mack Trucks you will be part of a global and diverse team. We work with passion, we trust each other and we embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.
Job Category: Engineering
Organization: Mack Trucks
Travel Required: No Travel Required
Requisition ID: 28379
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**Do we share the same aspirations?**
Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.
Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.
Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.
If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.
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