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Nexteer Automotive Engineering Co-Op 2024 in Saginaw, Michigan
The objective of the Student Programs at Nexteer Automotive is to select students with high potential and provide them with "real world" work experiences. Work assignments expose students to many of the company’s products, processes and procedures. Assignments are designed to assimilate acquired classroom education with actual hands-on work experience in a technical environment. In addition, Nexteer Automotive gains the opportunity to find new talent to enhance productivity while providing students exposure to full-time career opportunities.
Job Description:
This position allows the student to work side-by-side with skilled engineer professionals to assist in the engineering of our driveline and steering systems. This co-op exposes the student to multiple areas of the full lifecycle of a project – from requirements to design through testing to finally implementation in production for a variety of customer programs. The student will be assigned tasks and projects based on their education level, current skills, targeted development opportunities in line with current business and project needs.
Role and Responsibilities:
Assist engineers with testing, analysis, documentation and other project activities as needed
Create presentations to communicate test findings using Excel and PowerPoint
Support technology development, innovation, efficiency and process improvement activities
Support core processes, procedures, and documentation to support efficient project execution
Assist supervisor in any administrative / clerical work as needed
Support Engineers on gathering, processing, and reviewing data
Timely communication of project status and relevant issues
Build products with attention to detail in setting all assembly specifications
Regular contact with others outside the work group
Coordinate with vendors and internal customers
Education Requirements:
Candidate must be attending a local 2-year college or 4-year university and pursing a degree in Engineering
Candidate must have a minimum cumulative 2.7 GPA on 4.0 scale
Candidate must be a full-time student (12 or more credits) during the Fall and Winter semesters
Candidate must be able to work 20-32 hours during Fall and Winter semesters
Up to 40 in the summer
Qualifications:
Demonstrated attention to detail and documentation
High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult
High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
Technical knowledge of mechanical principles
Demonstrated ability to manage projects and coordinate multiple activities
Demonstrated commitment to a disciplined approach on projects
Good oral & written skills
Knowledge / Expertise in the following: Microsoft Office Excel and PowerPoint
Knowledge product design process and/or tooling and manufacturing processes preferred
Prefer Student with (2) Years availability as Co-Op
Candidate must have right to work in the US and not require current or future sponsorship
Equal Opportunity Employer Disabled/Minorities/Veterans/Women
VEVRAA Federal Contractor
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