About the role#
Join the Thermal Management Systems Engineering team to assist with core coolant and refrigerant system projects. This role combines automotive engineering with software development. You will build practical tools to support daily engineering operations while gaining hands-on experience in the automotive industry.
What you'll do#
- Build engineering calculation tools, mobile or web applications, and control-sequence and valve logic tools.
- Create data analysis scripts and interactive dashboards to improve engineering workflows.
- Manage source code, versioning, and documentation using GitHub.
- Support systems engineering tasks within the Thermal Management department.
- Participate in coolant and refrigerant system projects, research thermal management topics, and conduct benchmarking.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams during departmental meetings.
- Perform additional engineering and administrative duties as needed.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- Programming experience, preferably in Python.
- Familiarity with GitHub and AI-assisted coding tools like GitHub Copilot or LLM APIs.
- Strong problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Prior exposure to automotive coolant and refrigerant systems is a plus.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Troy, Michigan.
- Modality: On-site.
- Type: Full-time co-op.
- Term: Rolling.
About Schaeffler
Schaeffler is a manufacturing company based in Herzogenaurach, Germany. Founded in 1946, it focuses on motion technology including electric mobility, chassis solutions, and renewable energy components. The company operates globally with over 250 locations and employs more than 45,000 people. It produces a wide range of parts such as bearing solutions and linear guidance systems for various industrial applications.
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