Product Application Engineer Co-op - 2026

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Job Responsibilities:

This is a Student Co-op position located in Saginaw, MI. This position supports software development and verification activities of the Customer Feature Team. This role provides hands-on experience contributing to embedded software for Electronic Power Steering (EPS), Steer-by-Wire, and other advanced automotive systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Support embedded software feature development spanning multiple engineering disciplines, including mechanical systems, electrical hardware, software, and controls for Electronic Power Steering and Steer-by-Wire systems
• Assist in implementing and maintaining embedded software functions that meet customer and system requirements
• Assist in designing, implementing, and unit testing embedded software using C and model-based development techniques, including Simulink and Simulink Embedded Coder, for automotive microcontrollers
• Develop productivity and efficiency improvement solutions for the Customer Feature Team by creating scripts (e.g., Python, MATLAB, SQL, Groovy, etc.)
• Collaborate with the team to support Artificial Intelligence (AI) objectives, including automation and AI‑enabled engineering workflows
• Support debugging, analysis, and resolution of hardware/software integration issues
• Develop and maintain technical documentation in compliance with Automotive SPICE processes
• Participate in software and design reviews and collaborate with verification teams across SiL, PiL, HiL, and vehicle‑level testing to evaluate new software features.

Requirements:

• Candidate must be attending a 4-year university local to Saginaw
• Candidate must be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

• Candidate must be able to work 20-32 hours during Fall and Winter semesters

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• Up to 40 in the summer
• Must have cumulative 2.7 GPA on 4.0 scale
• Must be a full-time student (12 or more credits) during Fall and Winter semesters
• Candidate must have an interest in embedded software, control systems, and automotive applications
• Candidate must have exposure to or interest in structured programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Python, Java, etc.)
• Candidate must have exposure to or interest in model-based design (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, LabVIEW, Unreal Engine, etc.)
• Candidate must have exposure to or interest in embedded systems and 8‑bit, 16‑bit, or 32‑bit microcontrollers
• Candidate must have strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Candidate must have the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment
• Candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Candidate must have excellent communication, documentation Skills and attention to detail

This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization. Do not apply for this role if you will need immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of Nexteer as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

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About Nexteer

Nexteer Automotive is a global leader in advanced steering and motion control systems, enabling intuitive, safe, and comfortable mobility for drivers around the world. Our innovative product portfolio includes Electric Power Steering (EPS), Steer-by-Wire™, Driveline, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technologies that support electrification, software-defined vehicles, and autonomous driving.

With approximately 13,000 employees and operations in more than 20 manufacturing plants and multiple technical centers globally, Nexteer partners with nearly every major global and regional automotive manufacturer.

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