Hands-On Validation Engineer Co-op (Engineering Student)

Dayco; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Dayco in Troy, MI offers a part-time Validation Engineering Co-op position. You will assemble and calibrate test systems, perform environmental and durability testing on vehicle components, and document results to support engineering validation.

As a pursuing engineering student, you will gain hands-on experience, work with mentors, and develop data analysis and presentation skills while contributing to root-cause analyses and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's in Engineering, graduating Spring 2027 or later.
• Available to work 20+ hours weekly during the academic year.
• Completed Engineering Mathematics coursework (Calculus/DE) or equivalent.
• Maintains a GPA of 3.0+ while enrolled in 12+ credits per semester.
• Able to read blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, and calibrate mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic test setups per engineering specifications.
• Execute environmental, durability, thermal, and lifecycle testing on vehicle components/systems.
• Inspect tested parts to identify root causes of defects or malfunctions.
• Document results with logs, failure photos, and data sheets for review.
• Perform routine calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting on lab fixtures and machinery.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Data analysis

Project management

Microsoft Excel

Blueprint reading

Electrical schematics

Oscilloscopes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Dayco in Troy, MI offers a part-time Validation Engineering Co-op position. You will assemble and calibrate test systems, perform environmental and durability testing on vehicle components, and document results to support engineering validation.

As a pursuing engineering student, you will gain hands-on experience, work with mentors, and develop data analysis and presentation skills while contributing to root-cause analyses and process improvements.