Engineering Co-Op Student

Position Summary:

Cooper Standard is looking to partner with students seeking a mechanical or chemical engineering degree. Candidates should possess technical competence, a solid work ethic, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Students will participate in our rotational program which includes exposure to rubber and plastic sealing, fuel / brake lines, fluid transfer hoses and “hands-on” experience in labs and other facilities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Undertakes and successfully completes simple or basic project/product development tasks to include any of the following: writing and verifying specifications, maintaining product/process documentation, testing processes, equipment, raw materials and product development, and/or validation of equipment and processes
• May assist in the innovation and creations of concepts for new products, processes, and test methods
• Preparation of standard reports/documentation to communicate results to a technical community
• Identifies areas for improvement, suggests solutions, and submits ideas
• Works closely with technical, business, engineering, and manufacturing personnel
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed and directed by manager
• May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other that those specified in this description
  
  

Education And Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with an overall grade point average of 2.8 or better
• Proficient in Microsoft office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must be detail orientated and possess excellent follow-up skills
• Works well in a team environment
• Ability to gather and analyze data to identify and solve problems
• Must display maturity and a high level of professionalism
  
  

Work Environment/Work Conditions:

• Professional Office Environment
• Must wear proper personal protection equipment while on manufacturing floor
• Travel to manufacturing facilities or customer locations when required
• Equipment used requires proper training on the potential for and avoidance of injury
  
  

Work Environment/Work Conditions:

• Professional Office Environment
• Must wear proper personal protection equipment while on manufacturing floor
• Travel to manufacturing facilities or customer locations when required
• Equipment used requires proper training on the potential for and avoidance of injury
  
  

Cooper Standard is proud of its diverse workforce and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, age, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are dedicated to creating an environment at work that not only values diversity but also encourages inclusion and a sense of belonging. We firmly believe that a diverse workplace fosters an environment where our employees can flourish and provide superior service to our customers.

Because we recognize and value the range of ways in which people acquire experiences, whether via personal, professional, education, or volunteerism, we invite interested applicants to evaluate the key duties and requirements and apply for any opportunities that fit your experience and qualifications.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as certain state and/or local laws. If you believe you require such assistance to complete our online application or to participate in an interview, you (or someone on your behalf) may request assistance by emailing recruitment@cooperstandard.com with a description of the accommodation you seek. Application materials submitted to this email address will not be considered.