Controls Intern Co-Op

SUMMARY: 

Support and implement embedded controls, application features and software engineering related activities for ICE, Hybrid and BEV projects. The successful candidate will be capable and self-motivated to deliver and support high-quality solutions, including requirements definition to concept design, though development verification and testing to final validation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support and plan control system development activities
• Ability to define requirements documentation and logically develop system architecture design
• Support sub-system, system, MIL, SIL, HIL, dyno, and vehicle level integration activities
• Prepare, technical reports, papers and presentations
• Work closely with customers, suppliers and internal teams
• Ability to adapt, integrate and work well with others is essential
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
• Self-motivated with the drive to deliver high quality work within target timing
• Ability to work well under pressure and to strict time constraints, as part of a team or individually
• Generate and review project proposals and participate in business development activities when required
• Maintain a specialist working knowledge of new technologies as appropriate to the role
• Observe all safety rules and regulations. Must act safely and be responsible for the safety of others around the work area
• Maintain awareness of and meet the requirements of the Company Quality System.
• Flexibility with working hours including weekends and willingness to travel to customer sites for both long and short durations (including secondments)
• Employee duties are not limited to those stated above, but are inclusive of any tasks assigned by supervisor/manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be attending a 4-year accredited University 
• Preferred candidates will have experience and/or interest in;
  • Developing embedded C code projects (Arduino or RPi)
  • Model based simulation using Matlab and Simulink
  • Automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN)
  • Engine and vehicle testing in a lab or dyno environment
  • Creation and troubleshooting of basic electrical circuits and wire harnesses
  • Documenting designs, test procedures and results
• Knowledge of internal combustion engine and hybrid applications is advantageous