Co-Op Technical

Radiator Engineering

Posted on 9/23/2025

Denso

Denso

No salary listed

Battle Creek, MI, USA

In Person

  • Student working towards a BSME degree
  • Able to meet DENSO Co-Op Program requirements, including working hours (15 hours/week minimum) and GPA (3.0)
     

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Highly capable in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong analytical & problem solving skills
  • Time management & organization skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to negotiate and prioritize
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Excellent project management skills (Ability to Manage Multiple Project Simultaneously)
  • Willingness to work overtime when projects require (including off shifts and weekends).
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Highly motivated and technically competent
  • Innovative problem solver that incorporates the plan, do, check and act methods.
  • Willingness to travel (to support other group DENSO companies, customers, suppliers, etc.).
  • Strong history of high quality of work and attention to detail.
  • Self-motivated and teamwork oriented.
  • Ability to use AutoCAD or other CAD software.
  • Ability to multitask

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Modify / update equipment for new model introductions.
  • Write equipment specifications for the procurement of manufacturing equipment.
  • Lead in the start-up and debug of new equipment.
  • Manage projects from inception through completion.
  • Support and improve existing manufacturing processes.
  • Provide daily support for manufacturing processes.
  • Support and improve the existing machines and process flow of manufacturing from forming through final assembly.
  • Support equipment relocation and disposal projects.
  • Work on KAIZEN (continuous improvement) activity projects to improve safety, quality and productivity.
  • Work with production to understand and solve quality/scrap issues.
  • Create and support Control plans and FMEAs
  • Perform and support process capability studies, data collection, and analysis
  • Perform and analyze cycle time studies
  • Presentation preparation for reports and summaries.

PREFERENCES

Previous engineering co-op/intern experience in manufacturing environment

Knowledge of aluminum forming, welding and brazing processes

Knowledge of ISO/TS or IATF 16949 Quality Management

A pro-active person who will seek out and implement additional tasks that add value to the company.

Ability to read and understand GD&T.

Ability to lift heavy objects >35lbs (DataPaq, Jigs, Braze Trays...).

Ability to work in a high heat environment >100F.

Ability to work standing up for > 4 hours at a time.