Automotive Laboratory Technician Co-op - Fall 2026

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We fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense and theme park industries.  With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage. 

Job Summary

The Automotive Laboratory Technician Co-op will support engineering testing for research, development, or certification of vehicles, products, sub-systems, components, or materials. This role is responsible for collecting data using specialized equipment, control software, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems. The Automotive Laboratory Technician Co-op will also support diagnosis of the unit on test, and the complete experimental setup, to ensure operational efficiency and data quality. This is a paid opportunity and is located in Livonia, MI.

As an Automotive Laboratory Technician Co-op, you will:

• Assist with vehicle setup on various test rigs to support suspension development, BSR (Buzz, Squeak, and Rattle), and NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) testing.
• Execute test procedures, operating the rig and control software to collect high-quality data on vehicle performance
• Perform preliminary data analysis and quality checks to ensure data integrity before delivery to engineering teams
• Support regular maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of the test rigs and associated sensors/instrumentation
• Maintain accurate records of test setups, test runs, maintenance, calibrations, and part changes
• Work directly with engineers to achieve specific experimental conditions and support test planning
• Assist with diagnosis and issue resolution for the test rig, control software, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and internal quality procedures for calibration and data management

To be considered an Automotive Laboratory Technician Co-op, you will need:

• Enrolled in an associate or bachelor’s degree in mechanical or automotive engineering
• Available for 40+ hours per week M-F from August to December 2026
• Experience in any of the following: mechanical engineering or fabrication
• Good computer skills and flexibility to learn new skills
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Good customer service and organizational skills
• Basic knowledge of automotive powertrain systems, fuel systems, components, or material properties
• Ability to learn and follow detailed test procedures while recording data
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

A successful candidate may also have:

• Experience testing vehicles, products, powertrains, engines, chassis components, or vehicle suspension systems
• Good MS Office skills specifically with Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Experience with metal fabrication including welding and manual machining
• Knowledge of common testing equipment and software used in vehicles, engine, fuel systems, components, products or material test environments
• Experience using software packages including AB Dynamics control software, Mathworks Matlab or Siemens LMS TestLab
• Ability to diagnose issues with experimental test setups, vehicle systems or test equipment

If you share our passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges, we want you on our team. Please visit our careers page and apply by clicking on this link: https://jobs.roush.com/us/en

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