Co-op Engineering - Fall 2026

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG is seeking a student for an entry-level role supporting product development and engineering projects in the United States.

You will work on defined projects, document process parameters, and lead actions to reduce scrap while participating in hands-on training and rotations. Ideal candidates are motivated, able to communicate effectively, and pursue an academic degree with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing an academic degree.
• Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher per semester.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication ability (written & verbal).
• Extremely self-motivated and driven to achieve results.
• Assertive approach to solving problems.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods and lift 30 pounds.
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Define and document process parameters.
• Quantify and lead actions needed for scrap reduction.
• Participants should be responsible, able to work independently, and open to instruction.
• Development opportunities through projects, job-rotation, hands-on training, and exposure to Schaeffler's processes.
• Know and understand the current specifications of the Quality Policy and Procedures and contribute to quality objectives.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Prioritization

Independence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pursuing an academic degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. Does that sound interesting to you? As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

The student will be provided a project description during the onboarding process. Project examples include:

• Defining and documenting process parameters
• Quantify and lead actions needed for scrap reduction

Participants should be responsible, able to work independently, and open to instruction

• S/he will be given developmental opportunities through tasks such as projects, job-rotation, hands-on training, and exposure to Schaeffler's manufacturing and technological processes
• Know and understand the current specifications of the Quality Policy and Procedures and contributes to the achievement of the quality objectives

Your Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be pursuing an academic degree
• Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher per semester
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication ability (written & verbal)
• Extremely self-motivated & driven to achieve results
• Assertive approach to solving problems
• Ability to prioritize
• The ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods, and lift and move thirty pounds
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship

Nearest Major Market: Detroit

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