Intern: Mechanical Maintenance Engineering (Spring 2026)
Location:
Dublin, VA, US, 24084
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
The Maintenance Engineer Intern will support the maintenance and engineering teams in improving equipment reliability, optimizing maintenance processes, and ensuring safe and efficient plant operations. This internship provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, offering exposure to preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, process improvement, and project implementation. Execute the activities related to electrical maintenance engineering, such as Office 365/Power BI, ePLAN/Auto cad, and Creo3D.
Who are you?
Work collaboratively with the maintenance team to identify and close gaps in maintenance activities.
Perform preventative maintenance tasks including active daily inspection of production facility equipment and repair diagnosis when applicable.
Documentation and data collection/entry.
Preventive and Autonomous Maintenance programs.
Support preventive maintenance (PM) programs and help document maintenance activities.
Collect and analyze equipment performance data to identify root causes of downtime and recommend improvements.
Participate in equipment installation, modification, and improvement projects.
Help develop or update maintenance procedures, checklists, and technical documentation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams-including production, quality, and safety-to ensure equipment reliability and compliance.
Assist with spare parts management, equipment calibration, and inventory control.
Observe and follow all plant safety and environmental regulations.
Skills:
Proficiency in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
Proficiency in Office 365/Power BI and ePlan/AutoCAD
Proficiency in Creo3D
Ability to take provided data to Volvo Production Systems
Minimum Education Requirements:
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or a related technical field and have completed 30 semester hours of undergraduate studies prior to the start of the internship.
Basic understanding of mechanical systems, electrical circuits, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with CAD or CMMS software is a plus.
Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment and learn from hands-on experience.
Minimum GPA of 2.75.
Personal Competencies:
Attention to detail
Critical/analytical thinking skills
Effective communicator
Familiarity with electronic troubleshooting
Active listener
Numeracy
Work Environment
Manufacturing plant setting with exposure to noise, machinery, and occasional heavy lifting.
Must follow all required safety and PPE protocols.
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.
Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group's manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group's customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?
Job Category: Technology Engineering
Organization: Volvo Trucks
Travel Required: Occasional Travel
Requisition ID: 26425
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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.
Nearest Major Market: Blacksburg
Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia
