Co-Op - Thermal Management Systems & AI Engineering Tools
Troy, MI, US, 48083
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.
Your Key Responsibilities
Join our Thermal Management Systems Engineering team to assist with core coolant and refrigerant system projects while building practical, AI-assisted engineering tools. In this dual-focused role, you will gain hands-on exposure to automotive engineering processes and leverage GitHub, GitHub Copilot, and modern AI coding tools to create calculators, data analysis scripts, and valve logic tools used daily by our engineering team.
Key Responsibilities
- AI & Software Tool Development:
- Build engineering calculation tools, mobile/web applications, and control-sequence/valve logic tools.
- Create data analysis scripts and interactive dashboards to streamline engineering workflows.
- Manage source code, versioning, and documentation within GitHub.
- Thermal Management & Systems Engineering Support:
- Assist with various systems engineering duties within the Thermal Management department.
- Participate in ongoing coolant and refrigerant system projects, research advanced thermal management topics, and conduct benchmarking activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional team members in departmental meetings to ensure efficient project execution.
- Perform additional engineering and administrative duties as assigned to support business needs.
Your Qualifications
- Education: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
- Must have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Technical Skills:
- Programming experience (preferably in Python).
- Familiarity with GitHub and AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, LLM APIs/tools).
- Professional Competencies:
- Strong problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and high attention to detail.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Work Authorization: External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship.
- Preferred Qualifications: Prior exposure or experience in automotive Coolant & Refrigerant Systems is a plus.
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.
https://www.schaeffler.us/careers/
Your contact
Schaeffler Group USA Inc.
Nichole Souva
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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Nearest Major Market: Troy
Nearest Secondary Market: Detroit
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