Co-Op (Technician) Weekly

Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

Summary

This position will have the opportunity to interact with engineers, engineering and manufacturing leaders, project leaders, technicians, and cross-functional project stakeholders during the co-op assignment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform daily in-process testing and dock audits.
• Procure engineering samples and prototype components
• Analyze root cause of manufacturing downtime and quality issue and develop and implement continuous improvement suggestions

Job Duties:

• Be given projects that will involve a wide variety of activities including data collection on manufacturing processes, simple design projects, procedure writing and revision, etc.
• Participate in technical communication and discussion on analysis results to put his/her engineering knowledge into practice
• Assist Engineers in the design and development of tooling, processes and equipment
• Travel to local suppliers for pick-up and delivery of product
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills:

• Must have a strong work ethic
• Must be well organized and a self-starter
• Must be able to follow detailed instructions
• Must have the ability to identify and solve problems and make logical decisions
• Must be able to work with precision and a high level of accuracy
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable and able to focus on task at hand
• Possess strong time management skills
• Must be able to organize a variety of work assignments and determine most efficient process to complete each project
• Good computer skills: CAD software; MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Understanding mechanical drawings and basic drafting knowledge
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
• Working knowledge of gages such as dial calipers, micrometers, indicators, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to interact with employees in a professional manner
• Ability to speak and write English fluently
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division quickly and accurately
• Coordinate with the organization’s internal teams to improve product quality and meet customer requirements

Work & Education Requirements:

• Pursing a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering or related discipline
• Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license
• Ability to provide own transportation to/from the job site
• Ability to participate in a co-op work term (minimum of 10 weeks) during the Spring co-op period (January - May), Summer co-op period (May - August) and or Fall period (August - December)
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

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