Co-op, Student Engineer

Joyson Safety Systems; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to cutting edge safety tech

Company paid holidays

Paid sick time

Job summary

Joyson Safety Systems in Auburn Hills, MI invites a student to join as an Engineering Co‑op. Under supervision, you will assist in developing and analyzing airbags and components, compiling data, and supporting CAD work orders.

You will gain hands-on experience in a global automotive safety systems environment with a team of professionals. The opportunity emphasizes practical design work, documentation, and collaboration across global teams.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a Co‑Op program with an accredited college or university as a full‑time student.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and analysis of products, materials, processes or equipment.
• Compile, analyze, test and research data for airbags and parts under supervision.
• Create part numbers, BOMs and release engineering orders in JSS systems.
• Prepare standard reports to communicate results to the technical team.

Skills

Co-op student

GPA 3.0+

Mechanical Eng

Electrical Eng

Chemical Eng

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Bachelors in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Together We Saves Lives by Innovation! The keys to success are yours at Joyson Safety Systems! We are a global leader in design, development and manufacturing of safety-critical systems and components for automotive and non-automotive markets. We are dedicated to delivering life‑saving technology to customers worldwide. Joyson Safety Systems harnesses collaboration and innovation to ensure quality and exemplary service for our customers worldwide. Our company is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA, with a global network of more than 30,000 employees in 22 countries.

We are currently seeking an Engineering Co‑op in our Auburn Hills, MI facility.

What is This Opportunity?

The applicant will assist in the development and analysis of products, materials, processes, or equipment. Under direct supervision/guidance, he/she will compile, analyze, test, and research data for newly designed or modified airbags and parts. This is a great opportunity for a student to gain experience in the automotive industry, working with a dynamic team of professionals from around the globe.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Undertakes and successfully completes simple or basic project/product development tasks.
• May assist in inventing / creating concepts and designs/approaches for new products.
• Create sample requests for customer orders, validate parts/components for special builds.
• Designs and coordinates engineering tests and experiments.
• Support team on shipping parts and delivering samples to local customers.
• Create new part numbers and bill of materials (BOM) and release engineering orders (EO) in JSS systems.
• Issue CAD work orders for new drawings or current drawing modification.
• Prepares standard reports/documentation to communicate results to technical team.
• Completes basic tasks on engineering documentation.
• SolidWorks and Auto CAD knowledge is a plus.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled in a Co‑Op program with an accredited College or University as a full‑time student.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical (preferred), Electrical or Chemical Engineering.
• Must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Self‑motivated, able to perform role with minimal supervision, taking ownership, with a sense of urgency.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment to consistently achieve results.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, and Auto CAD
• Knowledge of related engineering discipline functional and technical skills.
• Professional oral communication and writing skills.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Ability to lift 25 lbs
• Standing/Walking

Work Schedule/Location

• Required to work on‑site work at our JSS Auburn Hills location. Remote work is not eligible for this position.
• Travel requirements- may travel locally as well as to a plant in Mexico or Moses Lake, WA
• May work between 20-40 hours per week, not to exceed 1,248 annually.
• Local candidates only. Relocation/housing benefits not offered.

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $23.00-$27.00. The actual hourly wage offered will consider the candidate’s current academic level and degree candidacy. It will comply with state or local minimum wage requirements specific to the job location.

In addition to compensation, JSS offers a range of benefits designed to support our educational employees, including, but not limited to:

• Exposure to cutting edge safety technologies
• Company paid holidays
• Paid sick time per calendar year (prorated based on start date)
• Collaborative work environment
• Networking with peers and leaders

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and does not discriminate in any employment or employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran’s status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.

Joyson Safety Systems does not provide immigration related sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if you will need JSS immigration sponsorship (e.g. H-1B, TN, OPT, etc.) now or in the future.

Joyson Safety Systems

manages its recruitment processes internally. We do not accept resumes or profiles submitted by external agencies or headhunters that do not have an approved service agreement through the Joyson Safety Systems Purchasing department.

Any resumes sent to any employee of our organization without an approved contract will be treated as public information and will be considered free of charge. We will not recognize any fees or assume any financial responsibility arising from the hiring of candidates whose profiles have been submitted to Joyson.