Automotive Designer Co-op/Intern- Summer 2025 - American Honda Motor Co Inc

Automotive Design Engineering Co-op/Intern – Summer 2025

This job description reflects potential openings for the Summer 2025 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.  

Honda Co-operative and Learning Internships

Here at Honda, we pride ourselves in the invaluable experience we provide our Co-ops and Interns with. Honda Co-ops/ Interns are tasked with hands on, project based worked relevant to their department of placements current needs (this means no coffee runs or stereotypical intern duties). Projects may be as large as developing a new test, designing systems, traveling to suppliers or serving as a project manager! In addition to the full-time associate work that our Co-ops/ Interns are given the access to work on, Honda Co-ops/ Interns are invited to participate in a variety of paid work events and experiences offered by the Honda Co-op and Internship program team. Events include but are not limited to Q&A sessions with high level associates, tours of various Honda facilities, social events, volunteer opportunities and much more!

Dreams l Joy l Passion l Respect l Challenging Spirit

The ideal Honda Co-op/ Intern candidate feels connected to our core values and is looking to make an impact within a global organization with all 7 continents running Honda equipment or vehicles (yes, even Antarctica). You are a dreamer and often identify areas of opportunity and take initiative to improve them yourself. You are passionate about your work and respect others. You want to be a part of something larger than you- the joy of creating, selling and buying! These values define Honda and encapsulate our rich history and what continues to push us forward in a competitive era of mobility. It’s a big team for a big effort, and we need individuals with varying perspectives to make our products great. Because different people, with different perspectives and ideas are the key to helping Honda bring the future!

More about the Automotive Design Engineering Co-op/ Intern at Honda 

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

Research and Design  

1. Assisting design engineers in developing/ designing of future models and supporting the creation of drawings  

2. Support Styling team by Color and graphic activities, Conceptual sketches, Data Modeling  

3. Supporting the development of vehicle testing and countermeasure analysis (assisting with problem and data analysis, countermeasures, test set-up, data acquisition, test monitoring, recording activities, performance testing and reporting results) 

4. Cost and weight calculations 

1. Attending meetings and working with various design/ test groups, suppliers, manufacturing groups, etc. 

What you need to be successful in this role 

Required:

• General Business 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 Product Design, Transportation Design, Graphic Design 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.

Position Locations 

The Automotive Design Co-op/ Intern positions are offered in the locations 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: 

• Torrance, California (30 minutes south of Downtown Los Angeles, California) 

• Raymond, Ohio (45 minutes northwest of Columbus, Ohio) 

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: $21.29 -$28.54

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.