Weld Engineer Internship (Summer of 2027)
Required skills
- welding schedules
- robotic welding systems
- robot programming
- weld gun maintenance
- servo weld gun auto-tuning
- process validation
- tooling adjustments
- CMM data
- HMI systems
- poke-yoke devices
Nice to have
- Bosch
- WTC
- Emhart
- Lincoln
Role summary
AUTOKINITON is seeking a Weld Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 to gain hands-on experience in welding engineering, robotics, automation, troubleshooting, and manufacturing process improvement within the automotive industry. The intern will assist with welding parameter optimization, robotic system setup and programming, weld gun maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, new equipment launches, and tooling adjustments. This role involves working with HMI and poke-yoke systems and technologies from suppliers like Bosch, WTC, Emhart, and Lincoln. The internship is based in Michigan and offers exposure to a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
AUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based automotive company delivering operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.
We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.
Internship placements are based on both candidate preferences and business needs. Although location preferences will be considered, placement at a specific location cannot be guaranteed and is dependent on functional and location availability (Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, South Carolina, Mississippi).
To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to:
· Assist with the setup, adjustment, and optimization of welding schedules and parameters to support quality and production requirements.
· Gain hands-on experience with robotic welding systems, including robot programming, calibration, and troubleshooting.
· Support weld gun maintenance activities, including servo weld gun auto-tuning, pressure calibrations, and system performance verification.
· Troubleshoot welding, robotic, and automation equipment to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
· Participate in new equipment launches, including welding system setup, robot programming support, and process validation.
· Assist with tooling adjustments and shimming activities to maintain dimensional quality using inspection and CMM data.
· Work with HMI systems, poke-yoke devices, and welding technologies from suppliers such as Bosch, WTC, Emhart, and Lincoln to improve process performance and reliability.
This internship provides hands-on experience in welding engineering, robotics, automation, troubleshooting, and manufacturing process improvement within a fast-paced automotive environment.
AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.
AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
