High Performance Vehicle Calibration Co-op, Kettering University - Section B

Bosch USA; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Bosch USA in Farmington Hills, MI is seeking an engineering intern to support vehicle development for powersports vehicles, sports cars, and heavy trucks. You will assist calibration and testing of chassis controls, powertrain tests, and data acquisition, while maintaining test vehicles and instrumentation.

The role is designed for students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and a willingness to travel for test sessions.

Qualifications

• Experience with test track activities, including limit handling and performance driving.
• Hands-on experience with chassis control and/or powertrain technologies and their calibration.
• Advanced driving capability, including high-performance or motorsports experience.
• Familiarity with vehicle instrumentation and data acquisition systems.

Responsibilities

• Support limit handling chassis controls calibration and testing activities at test tracks.
• Support in-vehicle, dyno and bench testing activities of powertrain functions.
• Assist with maintenance of test vehicles, vehicle build and instrumentation as well as brake and tire burnishes.

Skills

Test track experience

Chassis control knowledge

Powertrain knowledge

High-performance / motorsports

Vehicle instrumentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Job description

We Are Bosch

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our areas of activity are every bit as diverse as our outstanding Bosch teams around the world. Their creativity is the key to innovation through connected living, mobility, or industry.

Let’s grow together, enjoy more, and inspire each other.

• Reinvent yourself: At Bosch, you will evolve.
• Discover new directions: At Bosch, you will find your place.
• Balance your life: At Bosch, your job matches your lifestyle.
• Celebrate success: At Bosch, we celebrate you.
• Be yourself: At Bosch, we value values.
• Shape tomorrow: At Bosch, you change lives.

Bosch Engineering GmbH is a fast growing company comprised of dynamic and results oriented professionals. With products to offer in the area of active safety, driver assistance, and electric power steering, our projects range from sports cars to powersports to medium heavy trucks and beyond.

As a leading supplier in the automotive industry, Robert Bosch LLC has made its Farmington Hills and Plymouth Michigan facilities the headquarters for its North American automotive businesses. Our facilities house more than 1700 associates who are dedicated to improving relationships with our customers and furthering Bosch’s technologies. By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Job Description

Support vehicle development activities for powersports vehicles, sports cars, and heavy trucks.

• Support limit handling chassis controls calibration and testing activities at test tracks.
• Support in-vehicle, dyno and bench testing activities of powertrain functions
• Assist with maintenance of test vehicles, vehicle build and instrumentation as well as brake and tire burnishes.
• Interest in a career in engineering specifically in vehicle dynamics, software development, or automotive component and system design.
• Desire to perform in-vehicle performance driving.
• Good working knowledge of vehicles.
• Motivated and fast learner of technology.
• Ability to professionally represent Bosch.
• Willing to travel and participate in test sessions if needed.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Experience with test track activities, limit handling of vehicle, and above average driving capability, experience with chassis control (ABS, TCS, ESP) and/or powertrain technologies highly desired.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled with Kettering University, Section B
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering
• Minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.0
• Must be 18 years or older

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with test track activities, including limit handling and performance driving.
• Hands-on experience with chassis control and/or powertrain technologies and their calibration.
• Advanced driving capability, including high-performance or motorsports experience.
• Familiarity with vehicle instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Interest in software development or control algorithm tuning for automotive systems.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans

• Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug-testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date.

Your well-being matters at Bosch! We offer a competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to empower you in every area of your life. This includes premium health coverage, a 401(k) with generous matching, resources for financial planning and goal setting, ample paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive life and disability protection. We're investing in your success!