Electrical/Computer Engineering Co-op 2026

Nexteer Automotive • Saginaw, MI • 1d ago

The Student Program at Nexteer Automotive offers high-potential students meaningful opportunities to apply classroom learning in a professional environment while gaining hands-on experience and valuable industry exposure. Learn more about our student program and career opportunities at Nexteer by visiting www.nexteer.com/careers.

This is a student co-op position located in Auburn Hills, MI. This position supports ECU application testing and lab activities.

Job Posting: Co-op ECU Application Testing (Automotive)

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented co-op student to join our ECU Application Testing team. This role offers hands-on experience in embedded systems validation and exposure to simulation-based testing. You will gain exposure to the full validation lifecycle of automotive embedded systems while working alongside experienced engineers to ensure robust integration of hardware and software components in automotive ECUs.

In addition to traditional validation activities, this role offers exposure to AI-enabled testing initiatives that support next-generation approaches to intelligent automation, test generation, and validation efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Learn and navigate thevirtual validation toolchain, including Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments

Gain exposure to industry tools such asMATLAB/Simulink, Vector CANoe, and related automation frameworks

Assist in developing, updating, and executingtest cases and test plansfor hardware/software integration at component and system levels based on functional and system requirements

Conductbench-level, SIL, and HIL testingusing MathWorks and Vector toolchains

Document test results, identify anomalies/defects, and supportroot cause analysisin collaboration with senior engineers

Maintaintraceability between requirements and test casesusing the RTC toolchain

Contribute totest automation frameworksusing CAPL, Python, C#, or scripting tools

Supportversion control and configuration managementof simulation models, test assets, and automation artifacts

Exploresimulation-based fault injection and robustness testingmethods

Participate insoftware build, release planning, and cross-functional engineering meetings

AI-Based Test Initiatives

SupportAI-assisted test case and test vector generationusing requirements, system models, or historical test data

Assist in validatingAI-generated testsagainst functional expectations, system requirements, and execution results

Contribute todata preparation and labeling activitiesfor machine-learning-based test initiatives (e.g., requirement-to-test mapping, anomaly datasets)

Participate inbenchmarking AI-generated tests versus manually authored teststo evaluate coverage, quality, and execution effectiveness

Support integration ofAI tools into existing SIL/HIL and automated regression workflows

Requirements

Candidate must be attending a 2-year college or 4-year university local to Auburn Hills

Candidate must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Candidate must be able to work 2032 hours per week during the fall and winter semesters

Up to 40 hours per week during the summer semester

Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale

Must be a full-time student (12 or more credits) during the fall and winter semesters

Candidate must have an interest in embedded systems, microcontrollers, and automotive communication protocols (CAN, CAN FD, LIN, FlexRay)

Candidate must have a strong interest in coding, with exposure to scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, or C#

Candidate must have a foundational understanding of electrical and computer engineering principles

Candidate must have strong mathematical and analytical abilities

Candidate must be proficient with Microsoft products (Office 365, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Power BI, Access, SQL)

Candidate must have excellent communication and documentation skills and strong attention to detail

Candidate must have the right to work in the U.S. and not require current or future sponsorship

Preferred Requirements

Coursework or interest related toAI/ML, data science, or intelligent automation

Exposure toPython-based data analysisor basic machine learning workflows

Curiosity and initiative to exploreemerging technologies in automotive validation

What You'll Gain

Real-world experience inautomotive embedded systems testing and validation

Exposure toindustry-standard tools, processes, and safety-focused engineering practices

Hands-on participation inAI-enabled test strategy development, including next-generation automation and intelligent validation workflows

Mentorship from experienced engineers and opportunities to contribute tolive production programs

A collaborative, innovative environment with visibility intomodern automotive software development lifecycles

Nexteer is an Equal Opportunity Employer Disabled/Minorities/Veterans/Women

Nexteer is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.

Accessibility for Applicants with Disabilities: If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please email careers@nexteer.com. Please provide your contact information and details about the posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need an accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.

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