Co-op/Intern - Maintenance (Automotive; August 2026) - 8-12 months

Schaeffler • Stratford, ON

3d • CA$24 - CA$30 • Onsite

About The Position

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company with a long history of private ownership and an entrepreneurial spirit. As a partner to major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, Schaeffler offers numerous development opportunities. This posting is for an existing vacancy and requires a minimum of an 8-month internship. AI is not used to review applicants.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at a Post-Secondary Educational Institution in an Engineering program. Preferably in Mechatronics, Mechanical or Electrical.
• Strong technical background

Responsibilities

• Manage and control individual capital expenditure related projects (scope, time, cost) using project management tools as defined within department
• Drive technical improvement activities as prioritized by Production Management and defined by Technical Improvement (Machine availability, quality, cost, sustainability)
• Support small step improvements related to quality, cost, machine availability, and sustainability
• Participate in process troubleshooting
• Participate in the development and optimization of machine parameters
• Participate in the development of preventative maintenance activities and spare part utilization
• During implementation of new projects, provide necessary information to Technical Improvement, Quality and Production departments to update relevant documentation (TPM, CP, OIC etc)
• Actively participate in capital expansion projects (launches)
• Support efforts related to workshops (5S, Setup, TPM), CIP, product quality, scrap reduction and productivity
• Support Quality department efforts related to customer concerns and component quality
• Support development of standard practices for similar processes
• Support creation of process troubleshooting sheets for machining and assembly processes

Benefits

• Competitive wages – starting rate: $23.60; top rate: $30.00 per hour (based on year of post-secondary completed)
• Employee Discount programs are available for all employees
• Clean, bright and climate-controlled production areas

What This Job Offers

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