Intern: Logistics Engineering Fleet/Packaging (Spring 2025)

Job description

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 purpose of this position is to assist the Logistics Engineering Department in managing mobile logistics equipment (i.e., forklifts, yard trucks, material tractors). The internship role provides students with the opportunity to apply academic knowledge and skills in a manufacturing environment, and to support/promote the graduate’s career goals through interaction with business and engineering professionals. Interns participate in professional activities for the Volvo New River Valley Plant by working on practical, innovative and important projects. This Internship provides learning experiences where interns and our employees work together on projects within logistics organization. The internship allows student to integrate knowledge and skills in a manner that is mutually beneficial to the student and Volvo New River Valley Plant.

Duration:
Spring interns may work up to 30 hours per week. 

Core Responsibilities

·  Learn and apply project management skills in dynamic and technical environment.
·  Assist with transformation to new logistics technology and processes
·  Perform business analysis of real-world problems.
·  Standardize processes for mobile logistics equipment acquisition, deployment, and disposal.
·  The student needs to have intermediate Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and creating graphs.
·  The student will need to create Microsoft PowerPoint presentations for communicating work done throughout the summer and reporting on new project ideas.

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring: 

Attention to Detail: Monitoring adherence to standards and actively checking for accuracy of data received or generated before passing it on

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

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

Dependability/Reliability: Following through on commitments, producing timely work to promote a higher standard; pitching in to get the job done

Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills

 

Minimum Education and Experience:

Applicants must be currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in engineering or business management at an accredited school and have completed 30 semester hours prior to the start of the internship

Student should have minimum GPA of 2.75

What’s in it for you?

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

Working with a focused and united Logistics Engineering team.
Having a great impact and be part of the future of Volvo products.
Connecting to global colleagues and when possible, exchange experiences and shared good practices.

Ready for the next move?

If you want to make a real impact in your career, the transportation business is where you want to be. More info about Volvo on LinkedIn and volvogroup.com. We look forward to meeting you—apply today!

 

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 $16.00 - $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  
·  Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization  
·  Training and personal development  

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

Who we are and what we believe in 
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

 

At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in. 

Job Category:  Engineering

Organization:  Volvo Trucks

Travel Required:  No Travel Required

Requisition ID:  15796