Co-op/Intern

ADVICS North America; Plymouth (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

ADVICS North America Plymouth-ANP is seeking a student-intern to support the Control Systems Engineering Department. The role involves collecting vehicle data per customer test procedures, analyzing data to ensure requirements, tracking validation progress, and generating reports for customer approval.

You will help evaluate vehicle performance and modify brake control software to improve outcomes. Additional duties include developing demonstration vehicles and assisting in installation of

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in an engineering-related field.
• Currently attending a 4-year university in pursuit of an engineering-related degree.

Responsibilities

• Collect vehicle data based on customer test procedures.
• Perform data analysis to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Track validation progress to milestones.
• Generate validation reports for customer approval.
• Evaluate vehicle performance.
• Modify brake control software and calibrations to improve vehicle performance.
• Develop demonstration vehicles to exhibit improvements in controls products.

Skills

MS Office

MS Project

Internet

Voicemail

Mechanical aptitude

Data analysis

Deadline management

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in engineering

Pursuing a 4-year university degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Internet

Voicemail

Job description

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

Location

ADVICS North America Plymouth-ANP