Passive Acoustics Co-Op (Fall 2025)

A good student experience is never hands-off. We are dedicated to fostering a dynamic learning environment where students actively engage in practical experiences throughout their time with us. From the beginning, students are entrusted with specific responsibilities, ensuring they play a significant role in their learning journey. As valued team members, students are also encouraged to share and implement their own ideas, enhancing both their personal growth and the collective success of the team.

Description

The qualified intern/Co-op should expect to contribute & improve in the following functions:

• Support TX-524 acoustic engineers with measurement activities on series and pre-series vehicles.
• Historically, this includes measurements for exterior noise, drivetrain noise, electric accessory noises, and powertrain noises.
• The student will also assist engineers in root cause analysis, developing solutions, and presenting ideas to management.
• In this position, the student will learn and utilize various measurement techniques and equipment to analyze vehicle acoustics.
• The student will have a mix of hands on work and data analysis.

• Assist acoustic engineers with measurements and analysis.

• Gain experience with data acquisition systems and measurement equipment.

• Coordinate and schedule vehicles for acoustic analysis.

• Gain basic knowledge of new vehicle development.

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  Set up new measurement tools for use on the road to streamline specialist’s analysis.

• Set up process for documenting launch vehicle acoustic quality with acoustic measurements.

• Develop an acoustic virtual vehicle fleet for comparison of future quality changes to Spartanburg vehicle projects.

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  Understand the launch and ATG process and the role TX-524 plays in protecting plant targets and preparing vehicles for start of production.

• Understanding of the BMW BI rating and how the scale reflects the customer expectation of our vehicles

• Understanding of acoustic analysis in a complex, dynamic system such as a vehicle

• Ability to interpret testing results, such as FFT's, order data or waterfall plots, and understand how they reflect the real-life physics in the vehicle.

Qualifications

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• Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major)
• Have enrolled student status at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States.
• Completed at least 30 credit hours at time of application.
• Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours / week).
• Transfer students must have a GPA from current university.
• MUST ATTACH A COPY OF UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT
• Complete and pass a substance abuse test before the work term.
• THE WORK TERM DATES ARE August 11th – December 12th, 2025.
• Mechanical, Automotive, or Acoustic Engineering.
• Preferred emphasis on system dynamics, vibrations, or acoustics