Build Something That Moves
OSU EcoCAR is a 60-person team of engineers, designers, and project managers competing in the U.S. Department of Energy's EcoCAR Innovation Challenge. No prior experience required.
Real Work. Real Stakes.
Engineer a Vehicle
Work on a real GM platform — powertrain, controls, chassis integration, and more.
Compete Nationally
Present your work to DOE, GM, and industry judges at events across the country.
Build Your Network
Work alongside partners, alumni, and professionals who recruit directly from our team.
Find Your Place on the Team
We recruit across disciplines every semester.
Whole-vehicle architecture, systems engineering, and CAD.
HV battery, motor, and powertrain integration.
MATLAB/Simulink modeling, embedded software, and vehicle calibration.
ADAS, sensor fusion, and connected vehicle features.
Structural modifications, machining, and physical build.
Scheduling, documentation, budgeting, and team operations.
Branding, social media, partner relations, and event coordination.
Partnership development, business case, and competition scoring.
How to Join
Fill out the interest form below and tell us a little about yourself — no experience required.
We'll reply with our next meeting's time, date, and location — plus directions on how to find us.
Come prepared to start your EcoCAR journey. That's it — welcome to the team.
From the Team
"EcoCAR is the reason I got my internship at GM. I had real project experience to talk about in every interview."
"I joined with zero CAD experience. By the end of my first semester I was contributing real parts to the vehicle."
"It's the only thing at Ohio State where your work actually shows up at a national competition."
Tell Us About Yourself
Not an application — just a way for us to reach out with info sessions and next steps.