Vehicle Engineering Co-op - Dearborn, Michigan Discover your potential. Pursue your passion. Link Engineering Company (LINK) is a premier designer and manufacturer of precision test equipment, we specialize in developing customized solutions for the Automotive, Aviation, Off-Highway, Rail, and Civil Engineering industries. We are headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, outside of Detroit, and maintain testing laboratories, manufacturing, and support facilities around the globe. Established in 1935, we have been a family-owned company for generations, we treat our customers and employees as if they are part of our family. We set our employees up for success, as they are given constant opportunities to learn and develop new skills. As many of our team members have been with LINK for a generation or more, the LINK team is equipped with a wealth of knowledge, providing decades of hands-on experience and out-of-the-box thinking to OEMs and suppliers everywhere. As the Vehicle Engineering Co-op you will be able to apply coursework concepts to real-world situations working alongside professional, experienced colleagues while also gaining valuable experience working for a global manufacturing and engineering company. The qualified applicant will become part of the Engineering team and will work in various engineering functions where he/she will interact with our Engineers, Test Technicians and a variety of support staff.
Main Responsibilities:
Performs a variety of duties to support vehicle testing activities (test creation, hardware review, test execution, data review, test report support). Assist with tracking test metrics and test data archiving. Analyze test results and provide engineering reports that meet Customer specifications. Assist with the troubleshooting and root causing vehicle issues. Use a Windows based computer system to access information, enter measurement data, store, and retrieve files from the network, etc. Assists with a variety of special projects as needed. Ensure work is performed in a safe manner using all available safety equipment. All other related duties as assigned. Possess mental faculties consistent with performing the minimum requirements of the job. Adhere and perform all duties aligned with the core values of the LINK Group organization, Can-Do Attitude, Courage, Commitment, Humility and Accountability.
Qualifications:
Officially enrolled in an accredited Bachelor's Degree program in Mechanical, Software or Electrical Engineering, or related field. High School Diploma.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Excellent analytical skill and critical thinking. Excellent verbal and written communication. Ability to identify new and unique ideas to make connections among previously unrelated notions; to participate in brainstorming sessions. Ability to deal with concepts and complexity comfortably. Ability to learn when facing new problems, analyzing successes and failures for improvement. Ability to deal with challenges to find solutions. Ability to practice active listening and to hear people out. Ability to practice active listening to learn new skills within the Company. Strong Microsoft Office skills.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to walk. Ability to speak verbally and read in English. Ability to see with corrective lenses. Ability to hear. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds. Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, reach, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity. Ability to use a computer. Ability to travel up to 10% domestically. Hazards: Normal hazards related to working in an office environment. Normal hazards related to working in a manufacturing and testing environment. Normal hazards related to road and air travel. LINK is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. VEVRRA Federal Contractor. LINK 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. Accessibility for Applicants with Disabilities: If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-734-453-0800. Please provide your contact information and details about the posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.
