About the role#
This internship provides an opportunity to contribute to electrical engineering projects within the motor vehicle manufacturing industry. You will work on a core functional assignment and a special project designed to deliver measurable business value. This program is intended to build a pipeline for future career opportunities at Blue Bird Corporation.
What you'll do#
- Complete work that supports department goals in a manufacturing and business environment.
- Use data, observation, and collaboration to support process improvement, problem-solving, and operational efficiency.
- Communicate progress, risks, and project outcomes to peers, mentors, and leaders through writing, verbal updates, and presentations.
- Present your key project outcomes to members of the Leadership Team.
- Apply a continuous improvement mindset by asking questions, learning quickly, and adapting to feedback.
- Maintain professionalism, accountability, and safe work practices, particularly when working in plant or production environments.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Ability to work full-time, 40 hours per week, for the duration of the summer 2027 term.
- Strong critical thinking skills, including the ability to gather information and use data to support decisions.
- Ability to plan work, manage time, and meet deadlines.
- Collaboration skills to build trust and work effectively across teams.
- You must be at least 18 years old before the start of the internship.
- You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident authorized to work in the United States.
Location & details#
- Location: Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
About Blue Bird Corporation
Blue Bird Corporation manufactures Type A, C, and D school buses. Founded in 1927, the company maintains its headquarters in Macon, Georgia. It operates with a workforce of 1,001 to 5,000 employees. Beyond bus production, the company offers financial solutions through Blue Bird Capital Services. Its products reach customers in over 60 countries across several continents.
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