Co-op
About The Position
Joyson Safety Systems is seeking an Engineering Co-op at its Auburn Hills, Michigan facility. Under direct supervision and guidance, the co-op will assist with the development and analysis of products, materials, processes, or equipment. The role includes compiling, analyzing, testing, and researching data for newly designed or modified airbags and parts, providing a student with experience in the automotive industry alongside a global team of professionals. The position requires on-site work at the Auburn Hills facility for 24 hours per week, scheduled as three eight-hour days. Local travel may be required, as well as travel to a plant in Mexico or Moses Lake, Washington. Applicants must be local; relocation and housing benefits are not offered. The stated base compensation range is $23.00–$27.00 per hour, with the actual wage depending on academic level and degree candidacy and subject to applicable minimum-wage requirements. The company does not provide immigration sponsorship for this role.
Requirements
- Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a co-op program at an accredited college or university.
- Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering.
- Must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Must work on-site at the JSS Auburn Hills location; remote work is not eligible.
- Must be a local candidate; relocation and housing benefits are not offered.
- Ability to lift 25 pounds.
- Ability to stand and walk.
Nice To Haves
- Self-motivated and able to perform with minimal supervision, take ownership, and demonstrate a sense of urgency.
- Able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Able to work in a team environment to consistently achieve results.
- Able to establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD.
- Knowledge of functional and technical skills related to the engineering discipline.
- Professional oral communication and writing skills.
- SolidWorks and AutoCAD knowledge is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Undertake and successfully complete simple or basic project and product development tasks.
- May assist in inventing or creating concepts, designs, or approaches for new products.
- Create sample requests for customer orders and validate parts or components for special builds.
- Design and coordinate engineering tests and experiments.
- Support the team with shipping parts and delivering samples to local customers.
- Create new part numbers and bills of materials (BOMs), and release engineering orders (EOs) in JSS systems.
- Issue CAD work orders for new drawings or modifications to current drawings.
- Prepare standard reports and documentation to communicate results to the technical team.
- Complete basic engineering documentation tasks.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid sick time per calendar year.
- Exposure to cutting-edge safety technologies.
- Collaborative work environment.
- Networking with peers and leaders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
