Engineering Co-op (Michigan)

About the role#

This Engineering Co-op position offers students an opportunity to apply academic concepts to real-world automotive security and access systems. You will work alongside experienced professionals to gain hands-on experience in product design, manufacturing, and validation testing.

What you'll do#

• Learn how parts are manufactured at STRATTEC.
• Work with customer, product, and process specifications.
• Perform validation testing of new product designs and manufacturing processes.
• Assist with problem-solving, benchmarking, and design of test fixturing.
• Participate in cross-functional teams including quality, product design, manufacturing, and tool design.
• Develop prototype models using CAD and assist with Design for Manufacturing.
• Create and document work instructions, engineering change notices, and support documentation.
• Conduct Design of Experiments, data collection, and analysis.
• Learn to organize and recommend Process and Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA/DFMEA).
• Gain exposure to manufacturing operations such as die casting, stamping, and machine shop processes.
• Present a summary of your experiences to the organization at the end of the term.

What you'll need#

• Current enrollment in a bachelor degree program for Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Must be in good standing within your academic program.
• Enrollment in a credit course covering the co-op experience for the term.
• Ability to conduct yourself in a professional manner and follow all company work rules.

Location & details#

• Location: Auburn Hills, Michigan
• Term: Winter 2026
• Work Modality: On-site
• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week)
• Compensation: Paid