Co-Op - Thermal Management Systems & AI Engineering Tools

Schaeffler • Troy, MI

2d

About The Position

Join Schaeffler’s Thermal Management Systems Engineering team to support coolant and refrigerant system projects while developing practical AI-assisted engineering tools. The role provides hands-on exposure to automotive engineering processes and involves using GitHub, GitHub Copilot, and modern AI coding tools to create calculators, data analysis scripts, and valve logic tools used by the engineering team.

The co-op will develop engineering software and support thermal management and systems engineering activities, including research into advanced thermal management topics and benchmarking. The position also involves collaborating with cross-functional team members and providing additional engineering and administrative support as assigned.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Must have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
• Programming experience, preferably in Python.
• Familiarity with GitHub and AI-assisted coding tools, such as GitHub Copilot and LLM APIs or tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employment visa or other sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Prior exposure to or experience with automotive coolant and refrigerant systems.

Responsibilities

• Build engineering calculation tools, mobile and web applications, and control-sequence and valve-logic tools.
• Create data analysis scripts and interactive dashboards to streamline engineering workflows.
• Manage source code, versioning, and documentation within GitHub.
• Assist with systems engineering duties within the Thermal Management department.
• Participate in ongoing coolant and refrigerant system projects.
• Research advanced thermal management topics and conduct benchmarking activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members in departmental meetings to support efficient project execution.
• Perform additional engineering and administrative duties as assigned to support business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern