Engineering Co-op

Overview

As a Co-op Engineering Student, you will gain hands-on experience supporting engineering development activities in a dynamic automotive environment. This role provides exposure to vehicle architectures, powertrain and suspension systems, and engineering development processes. The student will work alongside experienced engineers and cross-functional teams to support technical studies, prototype development, and engineering documentation.

Reports to: Director of Engineering

Key Responsibilities

Market & Architecture Analysis
Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, and Marketing teams to support market studies, benchmarking activities, and technical evaluations of different vehicle architectures, with a focus on powertrain and suspension components.

Prototype Development Support
Assist with prototype builds and development activities related to powertrain and suspension components, including coordination of components, assembly support, and documentation of prototype configurations.

Engineering Documentation
Support preparation and organization of engineering drawings, technical documentation, and design data related to powertrain and suspension component development and prototype programs.

Technical Research & Analysis
Assist engineering teams with technical investigations, benchmarking activities, and preparation of materials for engineering meetings and technical reviews.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with engineering and other departments to support ongoing development activities and engineering initiatives.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Interest in automotive engineering, particularly powertrain and vehicle chassis systems
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., CATIA or similar) is considered an asset
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment

Benefits

• Hands-on experience supporting real engineering development programs
• Exposure to powertrain and suspension component development and vehicle architectures
• Mentorship from experienced engineering professionals
• Opportunity to build technical and professional skills in the automotive industry
• Potential future employment opportunities following successful completion of the co-op term