Nexteer Automotive is seeking a Systems Engineering Co-op to join our Global Systems Engineering team. This role is designed for current undergraduate students who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in automotive systems development while applying classroom learning in a real-world engineering environment.
As a Systems Engineering Co-op, you will support the development of advanced automotive systems by assisting with foundational systems engineering activities across the product lifecycle. You will work closely with experienced systems engineers and cross-functional teams, gaining exposure to requirements development, system architecture, verification activities, and competitive benchmarking in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
This co-op provides an excellent opportunity to build practical engineering skills, learn industry standards, and explore a potential full-time career in systems engineering.
Assist with the development and documentation of system-level objectives and requirements
Support the allocation of requirements across hardware, software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams
Help create and maintain system architecture artifacts such as block diagrams, boundary diagrams, and DFMEA documentation
Collaborate with engineering teams and customer-facing groups to understand system needs and development constraints
Participate in system design reviews, technical reviews, and verification activities as a learning contributor
Support basic trade-off analyses related to system performance, cost, and reuse opportunities
Assist with competitive benchmarking activities to evaluate products, technologies, and system capabilities
Use internal tools to track technical activities and support product development plans
Contribute ideas toward continuous improvement of systems engineering processes, tools, and templates
Learn and apply Nexteer systems engineering standards, processes, and best practices
Required Qualifications
Candidate must be attending a 2-year college or 4-year university local to Saginaw
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Controls, or related field)
Candidate must be able to work 20-32 hours during Fall and Winter semesters
Must have cumulative 2.7 GPA on 4.0 scale
Must be a full-time student (12 or more credits) during Fall and Winter semesters
Completion of at least one year of undergraduate engineering coursework
Basic understanding of engineering or systems concepts gained through coursework or projects
Ability to work effectively in a team-based, cross-functional environment
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Motivation to learn, ask questions, and grow in a technical engineering role
Candidate must have right to work in the US and not require current or future sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
Academic project, internship, or prior co-op experience related to automotive or mechatronic systems
Exposure to modeling or simulation tools such as MATLAB or Simulink
Familiarity with requirements documentation, project tracking, or technical reporting from coursework
General awareness of functional safety, ISO 26262, or ASPICE concepts (not required)
Interest in automotive technologies such as electrification, advanced driver assistance systems, or software-defined vehicles
Nexteer is an Equal Opportunity Employer Disabled/Minorities/Veterans/Women
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