Co-Op: Manufacturing Engineering/Tech Prep (Spring 2026)

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

• Category: Manufacturing Engineering

Description

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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. 

Who we are

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. 

We are a team of engaged thinkers and problem solvers, collaborating with product design and manufacturing to shape the future of transportation.

We are the Technical Preparation Engineer team focused on the Chassis and Final Assembly for the conventional range in the Quality and Engineering department of Group Trucks Operations (GTO).

As a Technical Preparation Engineer (TPE) Intern for Chassis and Final Assembly, you are an integral team member in a cross functional environment – creating product solutions with a goal of seamless introductions into our manufacturing assembly and adding value for our customers.

Who are you?

Critical Competencies

Communication: listening effectively, transmitting information accurately and understandably and actively seeking feedback

Flexibility: performing a wide range of tasks, responding to changes in direction and priorities, and accepting new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments

Attention to Detail: driving manufacturing requirements in product development and processes to enforce and defining standards

Open mindset: embracing change, learning new things, and working collaboratively leading to improved performance and productivity

Dependability/Reliability:  Following through on commitments, producing timely work to required -- or higher -- standards, pitching in to get the job done

Minimum Education and Experience

Strong writing or communication skills

Applicant must be currently enrolled and pursuing an  Engineering degree or equivalent degree at an accredited school and have completed 30 semester hours of undergraduate studies before the start of the co-op position.

Student should have minimum GPA of 2.75

Co-ops are not enrolled in academic courses during their co-op rotation and may work up to 40 hours per week

What’s in it for you?

We offer a solid package of compensation, plus you will enjoy: 

A team that is engaged with welcoming and friendly teammates

A team that is ready to help you grow and solve real problems together

A team that has a growth mindset towards continuous improvement and personal development

A team that values diversity and works cross-functionally with global teams

A team that is dynamic solving challenges in virtual and physical environments

A team that collaborates with many stakeholders enabling you to grow your network and gain more comprehensive knowledge of Volvo Group

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?

Company

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Volvo Trucks

We are one of the largest medium to heavy-duty truck brands in the world. More than 95% of the trucks we build are over 16 tonnes. And we make vehicles that are sold and serviced in more than 130 countries all over the world.

Our strategy revolves around satisfied and productive customers and in this, we're supported by over 2100 dealerships and workshops. Trucks constitute our main product selection, but we also provide aftermarket products and service as well as specific offers.

Our trucks are assembled in 14 countries across the globe. About 95% of the company's production capacity is located in Sweden, Belgium, Brazil and the USA.

Through our entire organisation we focus on our core values: Quality, Safety and Environmental care. We strive for satisfied customers and to be an attractive employer.