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Job Posting Title

Controls Engineering Co-op

Job Description Summary

AAM is seeking candidates that are passionate about automotive engineering & design, excel academically, demonstrate leadership capabilities, and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. Candidates must be enrolled as a student at an accredited college or university in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. Candidates must also be able to present evidence of academic excellence.

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
• 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
• Coordination of prototype builds to meet delivery schedules
• Manages time to accomplish results including project planning, cost and timing details
• Obtains knowledge of department and its operations
• Other tasks as assigned

Required Skills and Education

• Enrolled as a Freshman or Sophomore in an undergraduate Mechanical Engineering program with a graduation date of December 2024 or later
• Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proficiency in a foreign language strongly preferred
• High attention to detail and accuracy of information
• Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the ability to learn other programs

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.