Over on One Day, One Job, we recently mentioned that Facebook now has a valuation on par with that of the Ford Motor Company. In our post about Facebook, we noted how amazing it is that so much wealth can be created seemingly out of thin air; however, we didn’t mention the contrasting point that American auto manufacturers have had a similarly amazing ability to hemorrhage money. It’s sad to say, but the reason for the decline of the Big Three has a lot to do with foreign auto companies like Honda making better cars, and often doing it with American talent!
By putting a high value on talent, Honda has created a competitive advantage for themselves, and it all starts with their internship program, or co-op as they’re often called in the world of engineering. It’s funny; not only do Honda’s internships look like they offer amazing learning experiences, but they also offer great compensation. We don’t see how other companies can shirk on intern compensation so much - maybe the premium Honda pays is merited by a greater likelihood that participants in engineering co-ops end up working for the company after graduation. So what does Honda offer? Take a look.
Interns are expected to have completed their sophomore year in a relevant engineering program. They should also have an excellent GPA and have developed the skills necessary for the position - these are outlined in the job descriptions. Honda offers co-ops in Design Engineering, Vehicle Research, Materials Research, Information Systems, with some positions having slightly more detailed titles. Finding internships on Honda R&D’s site is quite easy. You can just use this search query and you’ll get a list of all the openings. Currently those results show these co-ops: Design Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Information Systems, Materials Research, Power Equipment Design, Power Equipment Test Engineer, and Vehicle Research. All currently listed co-ops are located in Raymond, OH or Haw River, NC.
A Summer (or whenever you choose to intern - Honda also offers co-ops in Winter, Spring, and Fall) in one of these positions will give you a sense of what it’s like to be an engineer at Honda, as you’ll be working alongside experienced professionals and have access to their amazing facilities. If you’re interested in automotive design, there is no better place to be than Ohio or North Carolina this Summer. Do a good job and you might even see your work show up in the newest Honda cars.
Links to Help You Begin Your Research
We blogged about entry-level jobs at Honda R&D over on One Day, One Job. Go check it out!
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