NVH Application Engineering-Co-Op

Wolverine Advanced Materials, LLC; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Wolverine Advanced Materials is seeking a NVH Co-Op in North America to support the Brake NVH group, under a Sr. NVH Application Engineer. You will gain hands-on experience with brake noise testing, data management, and multi-disciplinary product development.

The role emphasizes FRF measurements, SAE J3001 testing, data analysis, and collaboration across engineering teams in a lab/test-cell setting. On-site in Dearborn, Michigan area with opportunities to contribute to new damping materials

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Interest in NVH, acoustics, vibration, or structural dynamics; coursework or project experience is a plus.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office; exposure to data acquisition or signal-processing software (e.g., LMS, MATLAB) is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; able to work with engineers across a mixed-seniority team.
• On-site in a lab and test-cell environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform FRF measurements on brake components for modal characterization and squeal investigations.
• Conduct SAE J3001 testing and assist with test setup, data collection, and post-processing.
• Update and manage material data sheets, ensuring accuracy and version control across the material library.
• Support Application Engineers with day-to-day testing, data analysis, and program deliverables.
• Prepare NVH testing summaries and reports for internal reviews and customer-facing documentation.
• Contribute to innovation and new product development projects, including testing of new shim and damping material concepts.

Skills

NVH interest

Data analysis

Lab testing

Written/verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

LMS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Wolverine Advanced Materials produces and sells performance-critical, specialty elastomer-coated metals used in gaskets for automotive & industrial applications; automotive brake noise insulators and NVH (noise, vibration & harshness) damping solutions for automotive.

Wolverine employs approximately 600 people worldwide and has manufacturing operations in Virginia, Florida, Germany, and China, as well as sales & technical offices in Michigan, Germany, Japan, China, Brazil, and India.

Wolverine Advanced Materials, an entity of Center Rock Capital, is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance materials. Our core competency is in performance-critical, specialty elastomer-coated metals that offer damping and seal-ability solutions in the automotive and gasket industries.

Center Rock Capital is a company where they see potential where others may not look; and as a team we can find the right solution to the right challenge.

The NVH Co-Op will support the North America Application Engineering team's Brake NVH group, working directly under a Sr. NVH Application Engineer. This role provides hands-on exposure to brake noise and vibration testing, material data management, and cross-functional product development - supporting day-to-day engineering activities while contributing to innovation projects.

What You'll Do

• Perform Frequency Response Function (FRF) measurements on brake components in support of modal characterization and squeal investigations.
• Conduct SAE J3001 testing and assist with test setup, data collection, and post-processing.
• Update and manage WAM material data sheets, ensuring accuracy and version control across the material library.
• Support Application Engineers with day-to-day testing, data analysis, and program deliverables.
• Prepare NVH testing summaries and reports for internal review and customer-facing documentation.
• Contribute to innovation and new product development projects, including testing of new shim and damping material concepts.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Interest in NVH, acoustics, vibration, or structural dynamics; prior coursework or project experience a plus.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office; exposure to data acquisition or signal-processing software (e.g., LMS, MATLAB) is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; comfortable working with engineers across a mixed-seniority team.
• Ability to work on-site in a lab and test-cell environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods depending on test activity.
• Ability to move between lab, test cell, and office areas.
• Capacity to bend, reach, and crouch to set up test fixtures and equipment.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs (test fixtures, brake components).