What are the responsibilities and job description for the Co-op- Mechanical Engineer - HMI Development (Jun 2025 - Dec 2025) position at Volkswagen Group of America?
Date: Mar 4, 2025
Location: Chattanooga, TN, US
Company: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
The Volkswagen Group is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker and is on the road to number one. Come join our team and you could be part of that ride. For our employees, Volkswagen stands for more than just efficient and sustainable products - it's an expression of who they are and how they move through life. Become a part of the Volkswagen of America experience and work with people who are passionate, innovative, enthusiastic, and high performing team players. Everyone deserves a better car and everyone deserves a better company - it's a Volkswagen thing.
The Co-op program at Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations is intended to provide college / university students and recent graduates the opportunity to use and develop skills they have learned in the classroom by working at our state-of-the-art production facility, and to provide Volkswagen Chattanooga the opportunity to develop talent for potential future entry-level positions.Only Rising Juniors/Seniors or Graduates (within the last 6 months) from UTC/UTK are considered for Co-op opportunity.
The Pilot Hall is the central hub for all electrical and electronic topics within the Chattanooga Plant. As part of this team, the co-op will contribute to the development of mechanical interfaces for software update systems.The ideal candidate should be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a team environment. A high level of diligence and motivation is expected to successfully complete tasks within the 10-week program.
This position will start on June 2nd 2025 and end on Dec 23rd 2025.Our internships are full-time positions (40 hours/week). Candidates will be expected to be available to work during normal business hours (Monday - Friday; exact hours will vary by position and some positions might require work on Saturdays).
To be eligible for the internship program, candidates are required to be enrolled at an accredited post-secondary educational institution or have graduated from one within 6 months prior to the start date of the internship. We are unable to consider OPT/CPT/International candidates
- Design and develop a mechanical interface for the Software Update Center.
- Ensure control units can be connected securely and efficiently to a central computer.
- Optimize the interface for low connection forces, high durability, and minimal wear and tear.
Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering.
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