Continental · 2 hours ago
2026 Internship - Tire Engineering & Product Development (Hoosier Racing Tire)
Plymouth, IN
Internship
Onsite
InternContinental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist, and they are seeking a Tire Engineer Intern at Hoosier Racing Tire in Plymouth, IN. The intern will support the Product Development Team by analyzing testing data, enhancing internal tools, and assisting with research on materials and performance.
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Responsibilities
Support data investigations focused on tire constructions, materials, and performance characteristics
Analyze and optimize existing R&D tools to ensure reliability and continuous improvement
Assist in tire construction analyses to identify opportunities for improvements in performance, cost, and efficiency
Review and interpret data from both indoor and outdoor tire testing programs
Support the development of digital solutions that enhance cross-departmental collaboration (e.g., scheduling, tire testing workflows)
Develop new tools that improve data evaluation, visualization, and reporting capabilities
Support the Product Development team with the implementation and validation of various technical tasks
Assist R&D Management with high-priority items by providing rapid analyses, summaries, and targeted data investigations
Qualification
Required
Be a student who is enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university and will be enrolled with minimum sophomore standing full-time as of Fall 2026
Be majoring in Mechanical Engineering or a related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree
Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (unofficial academic transcripts must be provided at the time of application)
Experience with 2D and 3D design software (AutoCAD, Solidworks)
Experience with MS Excel (macros, pivots, VBA) and MS PowerBI
Excellent communication skills
Reliable and responsible to complete assigned tasks
Proficient in Microsoft Office products
Must be able to commute to Plymouth, IN
Hoosier will not pay for housing expenses for this opportunity
Preferred
Experience in FSAE/BAJA or similar projects are an advantage
Company
Continental
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods.
Founded in 1871
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2000-06-30IPO
Leadership Team
Aruna Anand
President and CEO, Continental Automotive, North America
Eva Lim
HRBP / Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding
Recent News
2026-01-07
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