Automotive Laboratory Technician Co-op - Fall 2026

ROUSH • Livonia, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Automotive Laboratory Technician Co-op will support engineering testing for research, development, or certification of vehicles, products, sub-systems, components, or materials. This role is responsible for collecting data using specialized equipment, control software, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems. The Automotive Laboratory Technician Co-op will also support diagnosis of the unit on test, and the complete experimental setup, to ensure operational efficiency and data quality. This is a paid opportunity and is located in Livonia, MI.

Requirements

• Enrolled in an associate or bachelor’s degree in mechanical or automotive engineering.
• Available for 40+ hours per week M-F from August to December 2026.
• Experience in any of the following: mechanical engineering or fabrication.
• Good computer skills and flexibility to learn new skills.
• Good communication skills, written and verbal.
• Good customer service and organizational skills.
• Basic knowledge of automotive powertrain systems, fuel systems, components, or material properties.
• Ability to learn and follow detailed test procedures while recording data.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Experience testing vehicles, products, powertrains, engines, chassis components, or vehicle suspension systems.
• Good MS Office skills specifically with Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Experience with metal fabrication including welding and manual machining.
• Knowledge of common testing equipment and software used in vehicles, engine, fuel systems, components, products or material test environments.
• Experience using software packages including AB Dynamics control software, Mathworks Matlab or Siemens LMS TestLab.
• Ability to diagnose issues with experimental test setups, vehicle systems or test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with vehicle setup on various test rigs to support suspension development, BSR (Buzz, Squeak, and Rattle), and NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) testing.
• Execute test procedures, operating the rig and control software to collect high-quality data on vehicle performance.
• Perform preliminary data analysis and quality checks to ensure data integrity before delivery to engineering teams.
• Support regular maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of the test rigs and associated sensors/instrumentation.
• Maintain accurate records of test setups, test runs, maintenance, calibrations, and part changes.
• Work directly with engineers to achieve specific experimental conditions and support test planning.
• Assist with diagnosis and issue resolution for the test rig, control software, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and internal quality procedures for calibration and data management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree