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Job Posting Title

Product Engineering Co-Op

Job Description Summary

Be part of a tier-one automotive drive train supplier that delivers power to move the world. At AAM, we’re looking for associates who push beyond the limits of their imagination to break the boundaries of what exists today to drive solutions for tomorrow.

We are looking for talented Engineering students to fill rotational engineering roles throughout our Product Engineering Department. This is a year-round Cooperative Education program which requires students to complete 3 to 6 month rotations throughout core functions of Product Engineering. You’ll be part of meaningful projects that impact AAM while creating valuable learning experiences.
AAM is seeking candidates that excel academically, demonstrate leadership capabilities, and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Job Description

• Participate in R&D activities and support such activities for strategic product development initiatives that might give AAM an edge in the global market.
• Participate in managing engineering design projects which includes assisting in the design, development, and validation process with lead engineer.
• Rotational Departments include Application Engineering, Component Design, Product Testing, NVH Testing, Mechanical and Electrical Systems.
• Support product benchmarking analysis by disassembling automotive drive train components, weighing, and measuring components, and coordinating a metallurgical analysis of the components.
• Assist with engineering calculations related to the design of automotive drive train components.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree fulltime in mechanical engineering or other equivalent engineering degree program.
• Freshman to Senior with at least 12 months until graduation.
• Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher required.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 25 hours per week.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy of information.
• Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Involved in technical groups/projects (SAE, Baja, etc.) preferred.
• Interested in pursuing a career in the automotive industry preferred.
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship.

About AAM:

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.

Why Join #TeamAAM:

As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.

AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.