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

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