Co-op/Intern

ADVICS•Plymouth, MI

About The Position

This position supports all aspects of the Control Systems Engineering Department in the development, testing, and validation of brake system components. The co-op/intern provides technical support for developing and validating ADVICS products, including vehicle data collection, data analysis, validation tracking and reporting, vehicle performance evaluation, brake control software and calibration modifications, and development of demonstration vehicles. Additional support includes installing prototype brake components, data acquisition systems, and sensors; preparing vehicles for data collection; troubleshooting vehicles and testing equipment; and maintaining or creating documentation to improve testing procedures. The work takes place in labs, garages, proving grounds, and a business office. Travel to the Fowlerville Proving Grounds is expected 3–5 days per week. Winter-test travel in January and February is encouraged, with flexibility for class schedules; availability for 2–6 weeks is desired.

Requirements

Currently pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in an engineering-related field.
Ability to use MS Office products, MS Project, the Internet, voicemail, and other electronic devices and software products.
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to learn a specialized automotive field.
Ability to manage multiple competing deadlines effectively and professionally with a positive demeanor.
Valid US driver’s license.
Ability to lift miscellaneous development equipment and vehicle ballast weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Currently attending a four-year university in pursuit of a degree in an engineering-related field.
Availability for 2–6 weeks of winter testing is desired; travel in January and February is encouraged, with flexibility based on class schedule.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to Control Systems Engineering in the development and validation of ADVICS products.
Collect vehicle data according to customer test procedures.
Analyze data to confirm customer requirements are being met.
Track validation progress to ensure milestones are met.
Generate validation reports for customer approval.
Evaluate vehicle performance.
Modify brake control software and calibrations to improve vehicle performance.
Develop demonstration vehicles to showcase innovation and improvements to current and upcoming controls products.
Install prototype brake components, data acquisition systems, and sensors.
Prepare vehicles for data collection, including burnishing tires and brake components.
Troubleshoot and debug vehicles, data acquisition systems, and sensors.
Maintain or create documentation to improve testing procedures.