Co-op/Intern

Summary:

This position is responsible for supporting all aspects of the Control Systems Engineering Department, with respect to development, testing, and validation of brake system components.

Essential Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide technical support to assist Control Systems Engineering in the development and validation of ADVICS products. This includes:
  • Collection of vehicle data based on customer test procedures.
  • Performing data analysis to ensure customer requirements are being met.
  • Tracking validation progress to ensure milestones are met.
  • Generation of validation reports for customer approval.
  • Evaluation of vehicle performance.
  • Modification of brake control software and calibrations to improve vehicle performance.
  • Development of demonstration vehicles to exhibit innovation and improvement to current and upcoming controls products.

Other Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide additional technical support to assist in the development and validation of ADVICS products. This includes:
  • Installation of prototype brake components.
  • Installation of data acquisition systems and sensors for data collection.
  • Preparation of vehicles for data collection including burnishing tires and brake components.
  • Troubleshooting/debugging vehicle, data acquisition and sensor issues.
  • Maintaining/creating documentation to improve testing procedures.

  Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• The work environment for this position will encompass many settings including labs, garages, proving grounds, and the typical business office.
• Travel to the Fowlerville Proving Grounds 3-5 days a week is expected.
• Travel to winter test is encouraged in January and February but there is flexibility based on class schedule. Availability for 2-6 weeks is desired.
• Ability to lift miscellaneous equipment used in the development process including tires & rims, production & prototype vehicle parts, data acquisition equipment, and vehicle ballast up to a maximum of 50lbs.

Equipment and Supporting Services:

• Basic Equipment needed: Laptop Computer, Security Badge.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:    

Education and Experience:  

Desired Qualifications:

• Currently attending 4-year university in pursuit of a degree in an engineering-related field.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in an engineering-related field.

Skills:

• Ability to use MS Office products, MS Project, Internet, Voicemail, and other miscellaneous electronic devices and software products.
• Ability to demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude with abilities to learn a specialized automotive field.
• Ability to manage multiple competing deadlines effectively, professionally, with a positive demeanor.

Certificates, Licensees, Registrations:

• Valid US driver’s license