About this role
Job title: Validation Engineering Co-Op 2026
About the Role The Student Program at Nexteer Automotive offers high-potential students meaningful opportunities to apply classroom learning in a professional environment while gaining hands-on experience and valuable industry exposure. This position will allow the Student to assist in the laboratory environment and participate in validation activities during various stages of a Product Launch.
What You'll Do
- Assist technicians with test setups
- Perform test activities per specifications provided
- Post process test results and write reports
- Storage organization of components
- Transporting of test parts from lab to lab and to various suppliers
- Perform miscellaneous tasks as they arise
What We're Looking For
- Attending a 4-year university local to Saginaw
- Pursuing a Bachelor's in Engineering; Mechanical / Electrical Degree program preferred
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks
- Oral and written communication skills
- Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
- Basic troubleshooting skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Word / PowerPoint is preferred
- Able to work onsite, 20-32 hours during Fall and Winter semesters; Up to 40 in the summer
- Cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale
- Must be a full-time student (12+ credits) during Fall and Winter semesters
- Must have right to work in the US and not require current or future sponsorship
Nice to Have
- Bachelor's in Engineering; Mechanical or Electrical degree program preferred
Compensation & Benefits
- Not disclosed