Mechanical Engineering Co-Op 2026

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. Learn more about our student program and career opportunities at Nexteer by visiting

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Engineers and production in gathering, processing, and reviewing data

• Work with hand tools and test equipment to complete experimental testing

• Learn new programs and systems to collect and process data

• Create presentations to communicate test findings

• Timely communication of project status and relevant issues

• Build products with attention to detail in setting all assembly specifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidate must be attending a 2-year college or 4-year university local to Saginaw

• Candidate must be pursuing a Bachelors in Engineering

• Mechanical preferred but not required

• Candidate must be able to work 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

• Candidate must have right to work in the US and not require current or future sponsorship

• Eagerness to learn and maintains a positive attitude

• Demonstrated attention to detail and documentation

• High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult

• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others

• Technical knowledge of mechanical/engineering principles

• Knowledge of product design process and/or tooling and manufacturing processes preferred

• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and coordinate multiple activities

• Demonstrated commitment to a disciplined approach on projects

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal & written

• Knowledge / Expertise in the following: Microsoft Office, Problem Solving Techniques, CAD software; Optional: Matlab, CAE, LabView

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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