Automotive Laboratory Technician Co-op - Fall 2026
Listed on 2026-08-08
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Engineering
Quality Engineering, Test Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
Automotive Laboratory Technician Co-op
The Automotive Laboratory Technician Co-op will support engineering testing for research, development, or certification of vehicles, products, sub-systems, components, or materials. This role is responsible for collecting data using specialized equipment, control software, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems. The Automotive Laboratory Technician Co-op will also support diagnosis of the unit on test, and the complete experimental setup, to ensure operational efficiency and data quality.
This is a paid opportunity and is located in Livonia, MI.
As an Automotive Laboratory Technician Co-op, you will:
- Assist with vehicle setup on various test rigs to support suspension development, BSR (Buzz, Squeak, and Rattle), and NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) testing.
- Execute test procedures, operating the rig and control software to collect high-quality data on vehicle performance
- Perform preliminary data analysis and quality checks to ensure data integrity before delivery to engineering teams
- Support regular maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of the test rigs and associated sensors/instrumentation
- Maintain accurate records of test setups, test runs, maintenance, calibrations, and part changes
- Work directly with engineers to achieve specific experimental conditions and support test planning
- Assist with diagnosis and issue resolution for the test rig, control software, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems
- Ensure compliance with ISO standards and internal quality procedures for calibration and data management
To be considered an Automotive Laboratory Technician Co-op, you will need:
- Enrolled in an associate or bachelor's degree in mechanical or automotive engineering
- Available for 40+ hours per week M-F from August to December 2026
- Experience in any of the following: mechanical engineering or fabrication
- Good computer skills and flexibility to learn new skills
- Good communication skills, written and verbal
- Good customer service and organizational skills
- Basic knowledge of automotive powertrain systems, fuel systems, components, or material properties
- Ability to learn and follow detailed test procedures while recording data
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
A successful candidate may also have:
- Experience testing vehicles, products, powertrains, engines, chassis components, or vehicle suspension systems
- Good MS Office skills specifically with Excel, Word, Power Point
- Experience with metal fabrication including welding and manual machining
- Knowledge of common testing equipment and software used in vehicles, engine, fuel systems, components, products or material test environments
- Experience using software packages including AB Dynamics control software, Mathworks Matlab or Siemens LMS Test Lab
- Ability to diagnose issues with experimental test setups, vehicle systems or test equipment
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