Summer 2026

Intern Python Programming/Virtual Validation

Posted on 3/30/2026

Cooper Standard

Cooper Standard

5,001-10,000 employees

Sealing and fluid handling systems supplier.

No salary listed

Novi, MI, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid work arrangement; occasional on-site meetings may be required.

Category
Software Engineering (2)
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Required Skills
Python
Machine Learning

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Requirements
  • 2nd or 3rd year level student
  • Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science at university with a minimum 2.8 GPA
  • Python programming experience is a must
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of databases
  • Can work remotely, may require an occasional on-site meeting (very infrequent)
Responsibilities
  • Write Python code to search and organize results from multiple databases
  • Create a GUI search engine to extract pertinent data from databases
  • Utilize machine learning to filter data using Python code
  • Create algorithm to train artificial intelligence to search databases for relevant data
  • Collect data from Lab test request system and organize data into a readable format to create SN Curves
  • May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description
Desired Qualifications
  • AI and machine learning experience preferred

Cooper Standard supplies sealing and fluid handling systems and components for transportation and industrial markets. Using materials science and manufacturing know-how, it designs engineered solutions that help prevent leaks and manage fluids in vehicles and industrial applications. The company operates globally with facilities in 21 countries and a workforce of over 22,000, delivering products such as gaskets, seals, hoses, and related fluid-transport components through integrated engineering and manufacturing processes. What sets Cooper Standard apart is its large global footprint, deep materials expertise, and focus on sustainability and long-term partnerships with customers, which help it tailor solutions to diverse market needs. The company’s goal is to be the First Choice of the Stakeholders It Serves by living its core values and delivering sustainable solutions, aiming for world-class excellence in every market it serves.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Novi, Michigan

Founded

1960

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What believers are saying

  • Refinancing extended debt maturities to 2031 and reduced annual cash interest by $6 million.
  • Q1 2026 sales rose 2.9% to $686.4 million with gross margin improving to 12.0%.
  • Company targets over 10% Adjusted EBITDA margins in 2026 with $260-$300 million guidance.

What critics are saying

  • Bowling Green and New Lexington plant closures eliminate 403 jobs by mid-2027 to shift to Mexico.
  • $1.1 billion notes at 9.250% interest rate due 2031 increase annual debt service burden significantly.
  • Q1 2026 net loss of $33.3 million signals deteriorating profitability despite sales growth and margin improvement.

What makes Cooper Standard unique

  • Cooper Standard manufactures sealing and fluid handling systems for automotive clients.
  • 74% of 2025 new business awards target electric and hybrid vehicle programs.
  • 51% of 2025 net new business awards originated from Chinese OEM customers.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Conference Attendance Budget

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Stock Options

Company Equity

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Hybrid Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

6%
Cooper Standard
Jun 16th, 2026
Cooper Standard Recognized as a Finalist for IndustryWeek's Best Plants Awards

Cooper Standard recognized as a finalist for IndustryWeek's Best Plants Awards. 06.16.2026 NORTHVILLE, Mich., June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Cooper Standard's (NYSE: CPS) El Jarudo manufacturing facility in Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico has been named one of only six finalists for IndustryWeek's 2026 Best Plants Awards for its world-class manufacturing practices. According to IndustryWeek, the Best Plants program recognizes manufacturing plants that are on the leading edge of efforts to increase competitiveness, enhance customer satisfaction, and create stimulating and rewarding work environments. "We are honored that our El Jarudo facility has been recognized as an IndustryWeek Best Plants finalist," said Chris Couch, president, fluid handling systems and chief technology officer, Cooper Standard. "This recognition reflects the team's unwavering commitment to safety, quality, operational excellence and continuous improvement. Their ability to consistently deliver world-class products while fostering a strong culture centered on integrity, teamwork and respect is something of which everyone at Cooper Standard should be proud." Since beginning operations in 1994, the El Jarudo plant has established itself as a high-performing manufacturing facility within Cooper Standard's global network. The facility was recently named Cooper Standard's 2025 Fluid Handling Plant of the Year and has earned the Company's Diamond Plant designation for three consecutive years. Manufacturing stainless steel fuel rails, cooling hoses and air lines for several of the world's leading automakers and suppliers, the plant continues to drive improvements in productivity, quality and customer satisfaction through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and digitization initiatives. This marks the second time Cooper Standard has earned recognition through the IndustryWeek Best Plants program. In 2023, the Company's Aguascalientes, Mexico, facility was one of two plants to receive an IndustryWeek Best Plants Award, recognizing its operational excellence, customer service and employee engagement. Established in 1990, the IndustryWeek Best Plants Awards program annually recognizes North American manufacturing plants that are on the leading edge of efforts to increase competitiveness, enhance customer satisfaction, and create stimulating and rewarding work environments. All 2026 finalists receive a second questionnaire seeking documentation of achievements and presenting plant-specific follow-up questions. Winners will be announced later this year and will be featured by IndustryWeek. About Cooper Standard Cooper Standard, headquartered in Northville, Mich., with locations in 20 countries, is a leading global supplier of sealing and fluid handling systems and components. Utilizing its materials science and manufacturing expertise, Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. create innovative and sustainable engineered solutions for diverse transportation and industrial markets. Cooper Standard's approximately 22,000 team members (including contingent workers) are at the heart of its success, continuously improving its business and surrounding communities. Learn more at www.cooperstandard.com or follow Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube. SOURCE Cooper Standard

Third News
Feb 20th, 2026
Cooper Standard prices $1.1B senior secured first lien notes offering at 9.250%

Cooper-Standard Holdings has priced a private offering of $1.1 billion in Senior Secured First Lien Notes with a 9.250% interest rate, due in 2031. The notes are issued by subsidiary Cooper-Standard Automotive and guaranteed by CS Intermediate HoldCo 1 and several domestic subsidiaries, with additional unsecured guarantees from Cooper-Standard Latin America. The offering, targeted at qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and Regulation S, is scheduled to close on 4 March 2026. Proceeds will primarily redeem existing debt obligations, including 13.50% Senior Secured First Lien Notes, aiming to reduce the company's overall debt burden. Cooper Standard operates in 20 countries with approximately 22,000 employees, specialising in sealing and fluid handling systems for the automotive industry.

PR Newswire
Feb 12th, 2026
Cooper Standard reports $44.6M Q4 cash flow despite customer disruption, targets 10% EBITDA margin in 2026

Cooper Standard reported fourth quarter 2025 sales of $672.4 million, up 1.8% year-over-year, though operating income fell to $0.6 million from $31.7 million due to customer supply chain disruptions. The automotive supplier generated strong cash flow with $56.2 million from operations and $44.6 million in free cash flow. For full year 2025, sales reached $2.74 billion whilst adjusted EBITDA improved to $209.7 million, or 7.6% of sales, up $29 million from 2024. The company achieved positive free cash flow of $16.3 million despite industry challenges. Cooper Standard secured $297.9 million in new business awards for 2025, with 74% related to electric and hybrid vehicle programmes. The company expects 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $260-300 million, targeting margins of 10% or higher, supported by new programme launches and cost optimisation initiatives.

aftermarketNews
Dec 16th, 2025
Cooper Standard Recognized for Innovation

Cooper Standard recognized for innovation. Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. has been recognized as a 2025 Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Automotive Innovation Award finalist for its quick connector with integrated temperature sensor found on a General Motors electric vehicle. The innovation is recognized in the Chassis/Hardware category. The Cooper Standard and GM collaboration delivers a breakthrough in cooling system design. The innovation integrates a coolant temperature sensor directly into the plastic quick connector, combining two components into one modular solution. This design reduces part count, eliminates potential leak path, and improves assembly efficiency and reliability while reducing packaging space in an already tight powertrain environment, the company said. "We're honored to be recognized once again by SPE for our collaborative innovation," said Chris Couch, president, Fluid Handling Systems and chief technology officer, Cooper Standard. "By integrating sensor functionality into the quick connector, we're helping OEMs like General Motors simplify their systems, reduce weight and cost, and deliver even higher quality and performance. It's a solution that represents the kind of innovation Cooper Standard is known for." The integrated temperature sensor provides precise, real-time monitoring of coolant system conditions to optimize performance and protection in any vehicle. Designed for seamless integration into fluid connectors and tubing, the sensor eliminates the need for separate in-line components, reducing complexity, weight and potential leak paths, the company said. Its compact, robust design supports accurate thermal control, improving efficiency and reliability across a wide range of vehicle applications.

PR Newswire
Sep 18th, 2025
Cooper Standard Elevates Venkat to Senior Vice President, Chief Information Technology and AI Officer

NORTHVILLE, Mich., Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Cooper Standard (NYSE: CPS) today announced the appointment of Soma Venkat, Ph.D., to senior vice president and chief information technology and AI officer, effective September 15, 2025.

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