Co-op - ADVICS

Summary:

The student in this role will work both independently and collaboratively with team members to execute and evaluate technical development activities supporting brake system development. Each work term will have a tailored work plan, with responsibilities expanding based on the student's academic and professional experience.

Essential Job Responsibilities and Duties:



Functional Area

Concepts Covered

Skills Learned


Technical Operations

Technical document preparation, data entry requirements.

IMDS, engineering technical document process and drawing release procedure(s).


Product Design

Brake calipers, brake rotors, brake pads, friction formulation, and electronic parking brakes

Mechanical design including 2D/3D CAD, CAE, data analysis, and benchmarking.


Design Application

Customer project management, project selection, and issue resolution.

Review and interpretation of design requirements, performance judgment, and technical communication. Problem definition and problem resolution.


Product Validation

Dimensional and material metrology, force and displacement actuation and measurement, dynamometer, vehicle, and NVH.

Data acquisition, signal processing, sensor selection, test design/setup, and test operation.


R&D

Research and conceptual design.

Circuitry, control systems, 3D printing, prototype design, and fabrication.


Control Systems

Development, testing, and validation of ADVICS brake system components.

Data analysis, collection of vehicle data, vehicle evaluation, and modification of brake control software calibrations.


Manufacturing

Machining, plating, molding, assembly, lean manufacturing concepts, and quality control.

Equipment design, and production line layout.


* Complete work plan in one of the functional areas for each work term.
* Gain familiarity with one or more of the concepts in the assigned functional area.
* Receive training and/or become proficient in one or more of the skills for the assigned functional area.
* Create and present an "End of Term Presentation" on completed/on-going activities and future activity goals to engineering and management.
* Complete special projects and other tasks as assigned by team leader, supervisor and/or management.



Work Environment and Physical Demands:


* Primarily office-based, with additional work in laboratory and garage environments supporting brake system, subsystem, and component performance.
* Ability to lift test equipment, prototype parts, instrumentation equipment, wheels, tires, etc., up to 50 lbs.
* Effective verbal and written communication within the company.
* Additional hours may be required to meet deadlines.
* Travel may be required to manufacturing sites, customer locations, and other destinations based on business needs.

Equipment and Supporting Services:



Computer, Software, basic office equipment.



Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Desired Qualifications:

Students pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in automotive related engineering fields.

Minimum Qualifications:

Currently attending a 4-year University in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree.

Special Skills:


* Effective team collaboration skills with peers, subordinates, and managers.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills across different departments and with external parties.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office software products, windows-based computers, and other electronic devices/software.



Certificates, Licensees, Registrations:


* Valid driver's license






Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Desired Qualifications:


* Students pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in automotive related engineering fields.

Minimum Qualifications:


* Currently attending a 4-year University in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree.

Special Skills:


* Effective team collaboration skills with peers, subordinates, and managers.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills across different departments and with external parties.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office software products, windows-based computers, and other electronic devices/software.



Certificates, Licensees, Registrations:


* Valid driver's license

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