Co-op Electrical Engineering - Winter 2025 at Schaeffler

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Our Offering

Are you looking for a co-op opportunity to gain engineering experience? Are you interested in making the world move smarter while taking your career to the next level? Join us at Schaeffler!

Schaeffler's Cooperative Education Program provides students with outstanding practical experience that is uniquely tailored to their interests and career aspirations. Our goal is to expose emerging talent to our manufacturing and technology development processes, develop students' industry knowledge and skills, and prepare them for the transition to a full-time position at Schaeffler. Students develop their skills and knowledge while gaining professional experience as they work with talented professionals and cutting-edge technology to drive innovation.

Schaeffler is synonymous with highest quality, outstanding technology, and a singular innovative ability. Our state-of the-art products and system solutions are found in virtually every industry application, including automotive drive and powertrains, wind turbines, rail transportation as well as aviation and aerospace. Our groundbreaking innovations, global customer orientation and comprehensive product portfolio have made us a reliable partner for intelligent, sustainable, and efficient motion and electric mobility solutions.

We are looking for talent to drive groundbreaking inventions and developments in the field of motion technology. Join our team!

Co-op Benefits Package Including:

• Competitive wages
• Paid holidays & vacation
• 401K match up to 6%
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Continuous learning opportunities through in-person, hybrid, and virtual training opportunities
  
  Your Key Responsibilities
  
  You will be provided a project description during the onboarding process. Project examples include:
  
  
  • Define and document process parameters
  • Support design efforts for product development
  • Quantify and lead actions needed for scrap reduction
    
    Key responsibilities include but not limited to:
    
    • EE integration of mechatronics systems and components (incl. sizing, e.g. e-motor), reviewing interface specifications, wiring schematics, creating wire harnesses and electrical triage [macroscopic] -> integration into HiL, Vehicle environments
    • Circuit design and analysis/testing (e.g., analog filtering, sensorics), PCBA prototyping, wiring schematics [microscopic]
    • Market research of EE products, benchmark, and documentation
    • Interfacing teams - effectively communicate with these cross functional teams in order to effectively complete assigned tasks
    • Participants should be responsible, able to work independently, and open to instruction
    • S/he will be given developmental opportunities through tasks such as projects, job-rotation, hands-on training, and exposure to Schaeffler's manufacturing and technological processes
      
      Your Qualifications
      
      
      • High school diploma or equivalent
      • Must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
      • Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher per semester
      • Experience in Microsoft Office Suite
      • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
      • Extremely self-motivated & driven to achieve results
      • Ability to prioritize
      • The ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods, and lift and move thirty pounds
      • Exhibit a willingness to learn
      • Assertive approach to solving problems
      • Outstanding interpersonal and relationship skills with an ability to collaborate with varying levels of the organization as needed
        
        As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.
        
        Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.
        
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        Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
        
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        Job Type:Others
        Job Family:Administration, Services & Support
        Contract Type:Not Applicable
        Schedule:Full-Time
        
        Nearest Major Market: Troy
        Nearest Secondary Market: Detroit
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