What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Co-op position at Tenneco?
At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.
With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win.
How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.
Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.
Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way
Monroe Ride Solutions (Shocks and Struts in Monroe, MI Technical Center)
Original Equipment Product Engineering – Application Engineer, Core Components Engineer, New Technology Introduction (NTI) Engineer
Co-op Job Description
- Assistant to product engineers in a wide variety of tasks; will receive training, guidance and feedback from multiple engineers; starting with smaller tasks and gradually increasing to larger and more complete project responsibility
- Collecting and organizing product design information including drawings, bills of material, and design specifications
- Performing basic calculations using spreadsheets
- Requesting prototype samples and tracking status
- Requesting testing or inspection and tracking status
- Adhering to environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures
- Building or tearing down sample shock absorbers to inspect or troubleshoot issues
- Testing shock absorbers or components on hydraulic machines
- Inspecting or measuring shock absorbers or components
- Collecting and analyzing test or inspection data
- Organizing data and analysis to present to engineers or management
- Participating on problem solving teams
- Developing and implementing continuous improvement ideas including performance improvements, cost reductions, or engineering tools/process efficiencies
Test Department
Co-op Job Description
- Assistant to test engineers and technicians in a wide variety of tasks; will receive training, guidance and feedback
- Organizing and negotiating priorities of test requests
- Collecting and preparing test samples and test fixturing
- Adhering to environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures
- Performing standard shock absorber and component testing on servo-hydraulic equipment
- Completing post-test teardown and inspection including troubleshooting
- Reporting test status and results
- Organizing data and analysis to present to engineers or management
- Participating on problem solving teams
- Developing and implementing continuous improvement ideas including performance improvements, cost reductions, or engineering tools/process efficiencies
Requirements
- Pursuing Mechanical Engineering Degree
- Expecting work and school alternating semesters; full-time work
- Eligible to work in US after graduation with no sponsorship.
Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities