Prototype Engineering Co-op 2026

Nexteer Automotive; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Nexteer Automotive in Saginaw, MI is offering an on-site internship for engineering support focused on pre-production manufacturing of steering systems. The role blends hands-on lab work and office tasks; you will engage with design, development, testing, and problem solving within a production-like environment.

You will collect and analyze data under guidance from the engineering team, participate in prototype builds, help develop specifications, and assist with tooling and supplier reviews.

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time student pursuing an engineering degree.
• Attending a 2-year college or 4-year university local to Saginaw.
• Able to work onsite in Saginaw, MI.
• Maintains a minimum GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering team with reviewing technical drawings to ensure prototype materials are ordered correctly.
• Collect and summarize prototype test data.
• Support prototype builds and provide input for specifications and troubleshooting when issues occur.
• Support supplier technical reviews to ensure quality parts are purchased.
• Assist manufacturing with process development and tooling procurement.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Enrolled in engineering degree (2-year or 4-year)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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This position is for on-site engineering support for a team that manages pre-production manufacturing of steering systems for future vehicle launches. This position allows for a mix of hands on and office work. You will be exposed to product design, development, manufacturing, and assembly in a low volume, production like atmosphere. You will assist with collecting and analyzing test data with guidance from our engineering team to assist with product development & problem solving in a technical capacity. This position offers flexible work scheduling to accommodate school requirements.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

Assistthe engineeringteam withreviewingtechnicaldrawingsto ensure all prototype materials are orderedcorrectly.

Collect and summarize prototype test data.

Support prototype builds andprovideinput for specifications and troubleshooting when issues occur.

Support supplier technical reviews to ensure quality parts arepurchased.

Assistmanufacturing team with process development and tooling procurement.

Requirements:

Candidate must be attending a2 yearcollege or4 yearuniversity local to Saginaw.

Candidate must be able to work onsite, in Saginaw, MI

Candidate must be pursuing adegree inEngineering.

Modeling and 3D printing experience preferred

Candidate must be able to work onsite, 20-32 hours during Fall and Winter semesters

Up to 40 in the summer

Must have cumulative 2.7 GPA on 4.0 scale

Must be a full-time student (12 or more credits) during Fall and Winter semesters

Proficiencywith Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Problem definition and solvingexperience.

Good organization,documentation, and communicationabilities.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others.

Strong workethic,integrityand accountability.

Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.

Must be able to look atcomputerscreen/monitor for extended periods of time.

Candidate must have a valid driver’s license witha good drivingrecord

This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization. Do not apply for this role if you will need immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of Nexteer as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

Nexteer is an Equal Opportunity Employer Disabled/Minorities/Veterans/Women

Nexteer is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employees to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.

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About Nexteer

Nexteer Automotive is a global leader in advanced steering and motion control systems, enabling intuitive, safe, and comfortable mobility for drivers around the world. Our innovative product portfolio includes Electric Power Steering (EPS), Steer-by-Wire, Driveline, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technologies that support electrification, software-defined vehicles, and autonomous driving.

With approximately 13,000 employees and operations in more than 20 manufacturing plants and multiple technical centers globally, Nexteer partners with nearly every major global and regional automotive manufacturer.