2027 Summer Internship

Overview

Who we are

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  

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.