Junior Simulation Specialist-Reliability Simulation & Testing Engineering Co-op

JUNIOR SIMULATION SPECIALIST - RELIABILITY SIMULATION AND TESTING ENGINEERING CO-OP
ANNISTON, ALABAMA, USA
8-Month Co-op Term (possible extension), Paid, Flex/Hybrid

New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader, providing sustainable mobility solutions through transit buses, technology, and infrastructure. New Flyer is a subsidiary of NFI Group, a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions. Building on its 90+ year legacy of innovation, New Flyer is the only manufacturer offering all three types of zero-emission transit buses, with over 1,900 zero-emission buses delivered to date. Proudly serving all 25 of the largest transit agencies in North America, New Flyer actively supports over 35,000 heavy-duty transit buses currently operated by approximately 500 agencies.

POSITION SUMMARY: Our Reliability Simulation and Testing team is seeking a co-op student to join us for an 8-month work term. In this role, you will be responsible for the completion of static & dynamic finite element analysis tasks. This will include all related design and analysis activities, calculations, with an emphasis on technical test report writing. The goal is to simulate more and physically test less, where practical with a strong importance on first time quality releases.

WHY JOIN US:

• Be a part of a team leading the world's electrification of mass mobility solutions.
• Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world.
• Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Ensures engineering designs and design changes are analyzed and validated to meet Industry and NFI Group product standards.
• Assists the team with Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and 2D analysis on both new and existing designs. Analyzes results, prepares detailed reports, and collaborates with designers to refine and improve products, ensuring compliance with industry and company standards.
• Collaborates with designers to develop validation plans, order parts, and perform tests, as well as managing external contractors.
• Completes test reports in a timely manner and with a high level of integrity ensuring clarity and actionable insights.
• Reviews testing plans with group leader for priorities and schedule attainment.
• Work directly with all facets of the organization to provide engineering support to suppliers, production, purchasing, quality assurance, customer service and other departments as required.
• Conduct fatigue life estimations using simulation.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Currently enrolled in a Mechanical or Electrical post-secondary engineering program.
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills (writing and verbal).
• Motivated self-starter with capabilities to work within a fast-paced team-oriented environment.

OUR WHY: We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motor coach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.

Leveraging 450 years of combined expertise, NFI is leading the electrification of mass mobility globally. With zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, we meet today's urban demands for connected, clean, and scalable smart mobility solutions. Discover more about our vision at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, and our partner brands.

New Flyer is an EEE/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Vets Employer. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidate's request.