Engineering Co-Op

Magna International•Troy, MI

About The Position

What we offer: At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are. Group Summary: The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets. Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world. Job Responsibilities: The Engineering Co-Op assists Product Development Engineers in all aspects of the product development process. Activities include planning, executing and reporting on various studies required to support product development. Evaluate studies and tests results against established objectives.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Enrolled in advanced schooling for plastics technology, mechanical, industrial, or chemical engineering.
Ability to read technical drawings
Conduct financial analysis
Computer skills including proficiency in Word, Excel & Power Point required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the automotive industry is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Develop design of experiments for material and process trials
Schedule and attend trials
Identify and schedule required testing
Preparation of reports detailing results of trails and tests
Assist in developing advanced manufacturing processes
Evaluate existing technologies by preparing cost and performance analysis
Prepare comparison analysis between new and existing technologies to determine feasibility of performance improvement
Determine required capital for use of new technologies
Recommend course of action for projects based on analysis
Coordinate engineering changes, and associated trials
Effectively utilize CAD technology to execute studies and engineering changes in CAD
Prepare mathematical computations, dimensional and tolerance studies in accordance with engineering/customer requirements
Calculate stack-up of detail components
Assist engineering by generating studies, concept and sketches, of specific areas, to realize or eliminate engineering concerns