Mechatronics Engineering Co-op – Motion & Controls

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays & vacation

401K match up to 6%

Employee Appreciation Events

Continuous learning opportunities (in‑

Job summary

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG in Troy, MI is seeking a Summer 2027 Co-op Mechatronics Engineering student to work on engineering projects aligned with Engine or Chassis R&D.

You'll collaborate daily with the engineering team on innovative, technically challenging tasks and gain exposure to state-of-the-art motion technology. Key responsibilities include hardware design support, data analysis, and algorithm development, with developmental opportunities such as projects, job rotation,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 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
• 3D CAD modeling and software preferred
• Mechanical hobbyist preferred

Responsibilities

• Support hardware architecture design, including component sizing and selection, in contributing to development and/or validation of complex mechatronic systems (e.g., selection of mirco-processors, sensors, actuators, DAQ devices, signal processing circuits for HiL test environments)
• Perform data analysis in supporting system characterization/modeling, continuous improvement efforts, calibration, triage and validation activities
• Develop (i.e., architect, design, implement, validate, and parameterize) algorithms to enable intended system function in coordination with stakeholder and application requirements
• Interfacing teams – effectively communicate with these cross functional teams in order to effectively complete assigned tasks
• Need to 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 technological processes

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Prioritization

Independent worker

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

3D CAD modeling

Job description

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG in Troy, MI is seeking a Summer 2027 Co-op Mechatronics Engineering student to work on engineering projects aligned with Engine or Chassis R&D.

You'll collaborate daily with the engineering team on innovative, technically challenging tasks and gain exposure to state-of-the-art motion technology. Key responsibilities include hardware design support, data analysis, and algorithm development, with developmental opportunities such as projects, job rotation,