Electrical Applications Engineer Co-Op 2026

Nexteer Automotive Corporation • Saginaw, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Student Program at Nexteer Automotive offers high‑potential students meaningful opportunities to apply classroom learning in a professional environment while gaining hands‑on experience and valuable industry exposure. Learn more about our student program and career opportunities at Nexteer by visiting www.nexteer.com/careers.

Requirements

• Candidate must be attending a 2-year college or 4-year university local to Saginaw.
• Candidate must be studying Electrical Engineering or Computer Science​
• Candidate must have a cumulative 2.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Candidate must have the ability to work 20-32 hours per week during the Fall and Winter semesters and up to 40 hours in the summer
• Candidate must be a full-time student (12 or more credits) during Fall and Winter semesters
• Candidate must have right to work in the US and not require current or future sponsorship
• Candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Operating Systems and Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Candidate should be highly motivated with strong communication skills and a desire to work with people in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience performing engineering calculations using MATLAB/Simulink and Microsoft Excel
• Programming experience using C, C#, or Visual Basic
• Familiarity with Vector Communication tools that apply to CAN networks (CANalyzer, CANape, CANoe)
• Fundamental understanding of the engineering development V model
• Fundamental understanding of vehicle dynamics, mechanical systems, electronic systems, and computer hardware and software

Responsibilities

• Assist in Electrical Power Steering (EPS) system and software development which includes, but is not limited to, the following activities.
• Software and calibration update activities to support customer samples, vehicle testing, validation, and production.
• Assist in EPS trouble shooting activities using CANalyzer, CANape, CANoe, oscilloscopes, and custom-made software tools like eTool, eCalNet.
• Assist in updates to requirements as a part of the development lifecycle.
• Assist in the creation of DFMEAs, Design Reviews, and validation plans.
• Assist with analysis and communication regarding defects, software changes, samples, validation updates, and much more.
• Assist in the creation and testing of Controller Assembly specifications.
• Attend Internal Product Development Team meetings.
• Assist in the creation of electrical harnesses and connectors for controllers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed