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This is a student co-op position located in Auburn Hills, MI. This position supports ECU application testing and lab activities.
We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented co-op student to join our ECU Application Testing team. This role offers hands-on experience in embedded systems validation and exposure to simulation-based testing. You will gain exposure to the full validation lifecycle of automotive embedded systems while working alongside experienced engineers to ensure robust integration of hardware and software components in automotive ECUs.
In addition to traditional validation activities, this role offers exposure to AI-enabled testing initiatives that support next-generation approaches to intelligent automation, test generation, and validation efficiency.
Learn and navigate thevirtual validation toolchain, including Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments
Gain exposure to industry tools such asMATLAB/Simulink, Vector CANoe, and related automation frameworks
Assist in developing, updating, and executingtest cases and test plansfor hardware/software integration at component and system levels based on functional and system requirements
Conductbench-level, SIL, and HIL testingusing MathWorks and Vector toolchains
Document test results, identify anomalies/defects, and supportroot cause analysisin collaboration with senior engineers
Maintaintraceability between requirements and test casesusing the RTC toolchain
Contribute totest automation frameworksusing CAPL, Python, C#, or scripting tools
Supportversion control and configuration managementof simulation models, test assets, and automation artifacts
Exploresimulation-based fault injection and robustness testingmethods
Participate insoftware build, release planning, and cross-functional engineering meetings
AI-Based Test Initiatives
SupportAI-assisted test case and test vector generationusing requirements, system models, or historical test data
Assist in validatingAI-generated testsagainst functional expectations, system requirements, and execution results
Contribute todata preparation and labeling activitiesfor machine-learning-based test initiatives (e.g., requirement-to-test mapping, anomaly datasets)
Participate inbenchmarking AI-generated tests versus manually authored teststo evaluate coverage, quality, and execution effectiveness
Support integration ofAI tools into existing SIL/HIL and automated regression workflows
Requirements
Candidate must be attending a 2-year college or 4-year university local to Auburn Hills
Candidate must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
Candidate must be able to work 2032 hours per week during the fall and winter semesters
Up to 40 hours per week during the summer semester
Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale
Must be a full-time student (12 or more credits) during the fall and winter semesters
Candidate must have an interest in embedded systems, microcontrollers, and automotive communication protocols (CAN, CAN FD, LIN, FlexRay)
Candidate must have a strong interest in coding, with exposure to scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, or C#
Candidate must have a foundational understanding of electrical and computer engineering principles
Candidate must have strong mathematical and analytical abilities
Candidate must be proficient with Microsoft products (Office 365, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Power BI, Access, SQL)
Candidate must have excellent communication and documentation skills and strong attention to detail
Candidate must have the right to work in the U.S. and not require current or future sponsorship
Preferred Requirements
Coursework or interest related toAI/ML, data science, or intelligent automation
Exposure toPython-based data analysisor basic machine learning workflows
Curiosity and initiative to exploreemerging technologies in automotive validation
What You'll Gain
Real-world experience inautomotive embedded systems testing and validation
Exposure toindustry-standard tools, processes, and safety-focused engineering practices
Hands-on participation inAI-enabled test strategy development, including next-generation automation and intelligent validation workflows
Mentorship from experienced engineers and opportunities to contribute tolive production programs
A collaborative, innovative environment with visibility intomodern automotive software development lifecycles
Nexteer is an Equal Opportunity Employer Disabled/Minorities/Veterans/Women
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