2027 Summer Internship

Overview

Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

Toyota Racing Development (TRD) is looking for motivated, high performing students. TRD inspires the hearts and minds of racing fans by advancing automotive engineering and maximizing racetrack success. A TRD internship offers students the potential for valuable learning opportunities outside the classroom within a close, fast paced, goal-oriented environment.

As an intern at TRD, you will be considered an integral part of the team and will be provided with tasks that are both technically challenging and educationally stimulating. You will:

Gain new experiences related to your major

Apply classroom learning through hands-on applications

Network with professionals in your field of interest

Test drive a career and get a better grasp of your goals and interests

Expand your technical skills

Students will be assigned to teams most related to their field of study and gain exposure to the many facets of motorsports, including:

Aerodynamics

Chassis engineering

CNC programming

Engine design and development

Engine production

Manufacturing

Simulation

Positions may be in: Costa Mesa, CA or Salisbury, NC

A successful candidate will:

Be actively enrolled in a full-time, accredited bachelor’s or above degree program studying one of the following disciplines:

Automotive Technology

Computer Science

Manufacturing Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Be a Junior or Senior with a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher

Be able to work a 12-week summer internship

Have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Have working knowledge of computer application software

Be able to work independently with minimal supervision

• The annual base salary range for this position is $56,400.00 - $91,700.00.
• Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com .