Engineering Intern - International Proving Grounds (IPG)

Position Overview

Engineering Intern - International Proving Grounds (IPG) – Summer 2025

We’re International.

We build International trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses, as well as 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.

Join Us as a Engineering Intern at our International Proving Grounds (IPG) – New Carlisle, IN!

We are seeking an Engineering Intern responsible for the validation and development of Drivability Features to perform to specifications and meet requirements at our IPG facility.  The work involves in-vehicle calibration development to meet system and vehicle level requirements. Specifically, working with internal and external teams to understand requirements, designing tests, analyzing results, and reviewing results prior to release. Test planning, test support and troubleshooting are necessary as part of this job. In addition, continual support of released calibrations is critical to respond to any warranty issues and necessary product evolution.

About the Intern Program

• 12 week program with start dates on: May 12 or 19 or June 2
• 40 hours per week
• Must graduate between December 2025 - May 2027

Responsibilities

• Works with program teams to understand program level requirements
• Works with internal technical teams to understand system and vehicle level requirements
• Coordinate and executes necessary vehicle tests to support development goals
• Troubleshoot issues during development, validation, and production
• Designs and/or utilizes tools for data processing and calibration development
• Maintains plotted data and calibration settings for tests in pre-designated location
• Analyzes test data to draw conclusions
• Makes necessary calibration changes and supports calibration builds and releases
• Documents conclusions & summaries in report or presentation format and conducts data reviews/summaries with team
• Documents significant issues & resolutions via standard channel
• Provides any potential design change recommendations through formal report with supporting data
• Utilizes established engineering practices and software to document workflow and track calibration updates via change control process
• Becomes familiar with internal processes such as DVP&R, FMEA

Minimum Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Additional Requirements

• Qualified candidates, excluding current International Motors employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. International Motors does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B or F-1 status)

Desired Skills

• Minimum required cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Industrial, Materials or Computer Engineering
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Basic understanding of vehicle body structures and systems is a plus
• Previous internship or project experience in automotive engineering is preferred
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Previous internships or work experience is a plus
• Ability to work independently

Benefits and Compensation

• The expected compensation hourly pay ranges for hires into our 2025 campus intern openings is $24 - $38/hour.
• Hourly pay is based on year in school and is non-negotiable.  

Company Overview

At International Motors, LLC* (“International”), we’ve never backed away from forging our own path. Our openness and ability to meet customers where they are, combined with our curious mindset is what defines us as a company. And as individuals. With big changes ahead for the commercial vehicle industry, and people counting on us to keep things moving, we say: bring on the journey.

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 www.International.com.

*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

EEO Statement

International is 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 HUB@Navistar.com to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.

Salary : $24 - $38