About the role#
This is a paid, full-time Engineering Co-op position for the Winter 2026 term. You will work on-site in Auburn Hills, Michigan. This role is designed to provide engineering students with hands-on experience by applying academic concepts to real-world automotive security and access systems.
What you'll do#
- Learn how parts are manufactured at the facility.
- Work with customer, product, and process specifications.
- Perform validation testing for new product designs and manufacturing processes.
- Assist with problem solving for products and processes, including recommending solutions.
- Participate as a member of cross-functional teams involving quality, product design, and manufacturing.
- Create and document work instructions for equipment and processes.
- Develop prototype models using CAD and assist with Design for Manufacturing.
- Conduct Design of Experiments, collect and summarize data, and implement solutions.
- Perform engineering calculations and tolerance stack-up analysis.
- Write Engineering Change Notices and support documentation.
What you'll need#
- You must be actively enrolled and in good standing in a bachelor degree program for mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering.
- You must be enrolled in a credit course covering the co-op experience for the term.
- You must conduct yourself in a professional manner and follow all company salaried associate work rules.
Location & details#
- Location: Auburn Hills, Michigan
- Term: Winter 2026
- Modality: On-site
- Status: Paid, full-time
About Strattec Security Corporation
Strattec Security Corporation designs and manufactures access solutions for the automotive and mobility industries. Founded in 1908, the company produces mechanical and electronic systems for vehicle entry, powered access, and latching mechanisms. It operates as a public company with headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The organization maintains a workforce of approximately 690 employees and serves original equipment manufacturers globally.
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