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
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