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Electronic Controls Engineering Co-Op - Summer Term

CompanyHendrickson
LocationNorth Canton
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 27, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The role involves supporting the design, testing, and evaluation of sensors on trailer suspension components for the Electronic Controls Business Unit. Responsibilities also include building and validating hardware-in-loop systems for trailer electronic components like ABS and developing logic/scripts for sensing solutions.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
2195
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Magnus Hendrickson started manufacturing commercial trucks in 1913 to meet the demand for robust, durable vehicles. The company introduced the first tandem suspension in 1926. From the beginning, Hendrickson's only business has been to serve the needs of the commercial vehicle industry. This focus, bolstered by an unrelenting pursuit of technological leadership, is the key to our status as the world leader in the design and manufacture of high-quality truck, tractor, and trailer suspensions, liftable suspensions, steel leaf springs, bumpers, and stamped components for the heavy-duty transportation market. Since its acquisition by The Boler Company in 1978, Hendrickson has grown five-fold. Today, Hendrickson is a major supplier to every North American heavy-duty truck and trailer OEM, as well as many manufacturers in Europe, Australia, Mexico, Japan, and Latin America. Our products are helping these partners increase durability, lower operating costs, enhance driver comfort, and reduce weight. And after producing more than 2,000,000 walking beam truck suspensions and 2,000,000 air-ride trailer suspensions, our goal continues to be providing the most technologically advanced and differentiated products available—today and for the road ahead. We value the opportunity to engage and connect with the industry, our customers, and the public on LinkedIn. Hendrickson USA, L.L.C. does not represent, endorse nor are we responsible for the content or accuracy of views or opinions shared by associates or others to their personal social media networks.
About the Role

Position Purpose:

Hendrickson is the leading global manufacturer and supplier of medium- and heavy-duty mechanical, elastomeric and air suspensions; integrated and non-integrated axle systems; auxiliary lift axle systems; parabolic and multi-leaf springs; stabilizers; and bumper and trim components to the global commercial transportation industry.
The heart of Hendrickson is its people. We are always searching for talented students to join our team, and value the opportunity to develop students’ knowledge. An internship or co-op with Hendrickson is a hands-on opportunity for students to bring the classroom to life.
Our commitment to you as a PATH Student Program Member is to deliver you a Real-world, Innovative, Diverse Experience which will set you up for success. We aim to nurture the future leaders of the industry with the passion, creativity, and drive needed to continue down the path of advancing the world around us.

 

Essential Functions:

  • Support the design, test, and evaluation of sensors on trailer suspension components for the Electronic Controls Business Unit.
  • Support requirements development, validation and traceability to/from source code.
  • Build and validate hardware-in-loop system to test trailer electronic components including ABS, sensors, and harnessing.
  • Validate new versions of Service Tool (App) and report issues and observations in a systematic manner.
  • Benchmark control strategies and sensors for new applications
  • Develop logic and scripts for sensing solutions.
  • Analyze data using data analysis and visualization tools like MATLAB.
  • Document testing and results in reports/engineering documents, as necessary.
  • Assist in electronics lab setup tasks.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Enrolled student working towards a bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
  • Strong hands-on electronics and mechanical skills
  • Preferred to be at the Junior or Senior Level.
  • Previous Co-op experience or ability to work back-to-back sessions is a plus.
  • Strong PC Skills (spreadsheets, database management, word processing) a must and proficiency in data processing/scripting a plus.
  • Strong numeric and analytical skills.
  • Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0

Physical Demands:

  • Ability to move about office and plant designated areas
  • Frequent sitting, work at a computer for extended periods of time
  • Occasional need to crawl under commercial vehicles
  • Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

Environmental Conditions:

  • Office setting
  • Exposure to laboratory and manufacturing settings

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Key Skills
DesignTestingEvaluationSensorsRequirements DevelopmentValidationTraceabilitySource CodeHardware-in-Loop SystemABSHarnessingService Tool ValidationBenchmarkingControl StrategiesData AnalysisMATLAB
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingTechnologyData & Analytics