STEM Co-op & Internship Opportunities at Toyota in Plano, TX

Excited to grow your career at Toyota?   

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position, you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!  

To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.  

Terms Available: Summer 2026/Fall 2026/Spring 2027

College Programs Overview:   

Toyota’s 12–14-week internship and co-op program is designed to build a strong talent pipeline by providing university students with meaningful, hands-on experience that can lead to future full-time employment. From day one, interns are empowered to make a real impact—taking ownership of projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing innovative ideas. Whether you're working at our North American headquarters, R&D centers, manufacturing plants, or field offices, you'll be immersed in a dynamic environment that fosters growth, creativity, and professional development. 

Locations Available 

• Purchasing Supplier Development- Saline, MI 

• TMA Washington D.C. – Washington, D. C. 

• TMNA Headquarters – Plano, TX 

• TMNA Production Engineering & Manufacturing Center (PEMC) – Georgetown, KY 

• TMNA Research & Development– Ann Arbor, MI 

• TMNA Research & Development York – Saline, MI 

• TMNA Research & Development Gardena – Gardena, CA 

• TMNA Research & Development Mountain View – Mountain View, CA 

• Toyota Auto Body California – Long Beach, CA 

• Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina– Liberty, NC 

• Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama – Huntsville, AL 

• Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana – Princeton, IN 

• Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky – Georgetown, KY 

• Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi – Blue Springs, MS 

• Toyota Motor Manufacturing Missouri – Troy, MO 

• Toyota Motor Manufacturing Tennessee – Jackson, TN 

• Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas – San Antonio, TX 

• Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia – Buffalo, WV 

Our North American locations are looking for qualified students to fill Summer 2026/Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Internships and Co-Ops for the following areas across the enterprise: 

• Research and Development (Summer Only) 

• Connected Technologies (Summer Only) 

• OneTech (Summer Only) 

• Carbon Neutrality and Regulatory Affairs (Summer Only) 

• Purchasing Supplier Development (Summer Only) 

• Manufacturing  

• Production Engineering  

• Quality 

• Supply Chain 

Required Qualifications  

• Must be 18 years of age or older  

• Must have reliable transportation  

• Must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota sponsorship for immigration-related employment (e.g., H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, or F-1 OPT extension) now or in the future  

• Minimum GPA of 2.7 or higher  

• Must have completed at least one full academic year at a two- or four-year college or university post-high school (sophomore standing or above)  

• Currently enrolled in a full-time, accredited degree program (this includes both two-year and four-year colleges) studying in a STEM discipline or related field:  

• Mechanical Engineering  

• Electrical Engineering  

• Industrial Engineering  

• Chemical Engineering 

• Computer Engineering 

• Applied Engineering 

• Aerospace Engineering 

• Environmental Engineering 

• Software Engineering 

• Computer Science 

• Data Science/Data Analytics  

• Packaging Engineering 

• Mechatronics  

What you’ll be doing   

• Project Support and Execution: Assist with ongoing projects by contributing to planning, research, and execution. The projects vary depending on the field.  

• Develop Technical and Analytical Skills: Gain proficiency in tools and technologies used at Toyota such as programing languages, data visualization platforms, or manufacturing systems. 

• Networking and collaboration: Grow professional network through participating in team meetings and communicating cross-functionally. 

• Process Improvement and Innovation: Interns are encouraged to observe current practices and suggest improvements. This may include observing workflows, identifying inefficiencies, proposing new methods, or supporting implementation. 

• Sustainability and Innovation: Support Toyota’s efforts in areas like carbon neutrality and vehicle development by participating in testing or process improvement