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The Student Program at Nexteer Automotive offers high‑potential students meaningful opportunities to apply classroom learning in a professional environment while gaining hands‑on experience and valuable industry exposure. Learn more about our student program and career opportunities at Nexteer by visiting www.nexteer.com/careers . Job Description: This position allows the student to work side-by-side with skilled engineer professionals to assist in the engineering of our driveline and steering systems. This co-op exposes the student to multiple areas of the full lifecycle of a project – from requirements to design through testing to finally implementation in production for a variety of customer programs. The student will be assigned tasks and projects based on their education level, current skills, targeted development opportunities in line with current business and project needs. Role and Responsibilities: Assist engineers with testing, analysis, documentation and other project activities as needed Create presentations to communicate test findings using Excel and PowerPoint Support technology development, innovation, efficiency and process improvement activities Support core processes, procedures, and documentation to support efficient project execution Assist supervisor in any administrative / clerical work as needed Support Engineers on gathering, processing, and reviewing data Timely communication of project status and relevant issues Build products with attention to detail in setting all assembly specifications Regular contact with others outside the work group Coordinate with vendors and internal customers Education Requirements: Candidate must be attending a local 2-year college or 4-year university and pursing a degree in Engineering Candidate must have a minimum cumulative 2.7 GPA on 4.0 scale Candidate must be a full-time student (12 or more credits) during the Fall and Winter semesters Candidate must be able to work 20-32 hours during Fall and Winter semesters Up to 40 in the summer Qualifications: Demonstrated attention to detail and documentation High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others Technical knowledge of mechanical principles Demonstrated ability to manage projects and coordinate multiple activities Demonstrated commitment to a disciplined approach on projects Good oral & written skills Knowledge / Expertise in the following: Microsoft Office Excel and PowerPoint Knowledge product design process and/or tooling and manufacturing processes preferred Candidate must have right to work in the US and not require current or future sponsorship Nexteer is an Equal Opportunity Employer Disabled/Minorities/Veterans/Women Nexteer is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employees to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Accessibility for Applicants with Disabilities: If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please email careers@nexteer.com. Please provide your contact information and details about the posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need an accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned. 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.
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.