Prototype Engineering Co-op — Flexible On-Site Lab Experience

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

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.