Logistics Engineer Internships
Logistics engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience in supply chain optimization and operations, mentorship from working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings cover Construction & Real Estate, with TikTok, Allan Myers, and CNH Industrial among the employers posting roles now.
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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.
Summary
The purpose of this position is to assist the Logistics Engineering Cab Factory Department on data collection, time studies, CAD drawing updates, layout changes and continuous improvement initiatives.
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 students to integrate knowledge and skills in a manner that is mutually beneficial to the student and Volvo New River Valley Plant.
Core Responsibilities
- Perform business analysis of real-world problems.
- Build value stream maps for cab factory log processes
- Learn and apply project management skills in dynamic and technical environment.
- Elaborate/update time studies for many different steps of the material flows, job breakdown
- Participate in WPO (workplace organization) initiatives and continuous improvement actions (VPS)
- 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.
Essential Skills & Experience
- 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
- Spring interns may work up to 30 hours per week
Personal Qualifications
- Customer Focus
- Technical Skills
- Peer Relationships
- Integrity and Trust
- Action Oriented
- Perseverance
- Time Management
- Availability for light travel
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.
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.
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.
Summary
The purpose of this position is to assist the Logistics Engineering Cab Factory Department on data collection, time studies, CAD drawing updates, layout changes and continuous improvement initiatives.
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 students to integrate knowledge and skills in a manner that is mutually beneficial to the student and Volvo New River Valley Plant.
Core Responsibilities
- Perform business analysis of real-world problems.
- Build value stream maps for cab factory log processes
- Learn and apply project management skills in dynamic and technical environment.
- Elaborate/update time studies for many different steps of the material flows, job breakdown
- Participate in WPO (workplace organization) initiatives and continuous improvement actions (VPS)
- 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.
Essential Skills & Experience
- 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
- Spring interns may work up to 30 hours per week
Personal Qualifications
- Customer Focus
- Technical Skills
- Peer Relationships
- Integrity and Trust
- Action Oriented
- Perseverance
- Time Management
- Availability for light travel
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.
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.
Logistics Engineer Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
Tips for Your Logistics Engineer Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think you need to
Large manufacturers, retailers, and third-party logistics firms fill summer intern cohorts the preceding fall, sometimes by November. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings do appear year-round. Check listings regularly and treat fall as the opening of the primary recruiting season.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Logistics engineer intern hiring teams expect limited work history, so your projects are your proof. Document two or three completed efforts, a supply chain simulation, a warehouse flow analysis, a CAD layout, naming the tools used and the outcome. Something you can link or attach gives recruiters a concrete artifact to assess.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach, since not every employer recruits through campus channels.
Practice your technical screen out loud before the interview
Logistics engineer intern screens often include quantitative problem-solving, process analysis cases, or questions on optimization and data interpretation. Practice your answers out loud, explaining your reasoning step by step, interviewers weigh how you approach a problem as much as the final answer, so narrating your thinking is part of the performance.
Target structured rotational and university programs early
Many large logistics and supply chain employers run formal internship programs, rotational cohorts or university hiring initiatives, designed to train people new to the field. These programs recruit early and fill fast. Identify the ones that match your background and apply in the first wave rather than waiting for a second posting.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 100% of the logistics engineer internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to, location, commute, relocation, before you start sorting through listings. Filtering by work type upfront keeps you focused on roles you can actually accept and prevents wasted applications.
Logistics Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a logistics engineer internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For logistics engineer candidates, that means documented process-improvement projects, simulation models, or CAD layouts with tools listed and work you can show. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a logistics engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For logistics engineer interns, what drives it most is performance on real project work, available headcount on the team at the end of your term, and how early in your internship you signal interest. Position yourself well, but don't count on the offer until it arrives.
When should I apply for logistics engineer internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers, manufacturers, retailers, and logistics firms with structured summer cohorts, often recruit the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you won't miss the early waves.
Are logistics engineer internships paid?
Most professional logistics engineer internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and not every employer discloses a range upfront. Where an employer has shared pay information, it appears directly in the listing, so you can compare before applying.
What should a logistics engineer internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Aim for two or three complete, documented projects that name the tools you used and show the outcome, for logistics engineer candidates, that could be a supply chain simulation, a warehouse layout case study, or a CAD design you can share or link. Add relevant coursework, keep everything to one page, and put the most technical work at the top.
Are there remote logistics engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 0% of the logistics engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get logistics engineer internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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