Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op (Summer/Fall 2027)
About The Position
The Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op will work with a team of engineers on advanced manufacturing projects at RTX. The co-op will take ownership of project tasks and manage time and resources to meet goals and milestones. The role includes planning and implementing automation capital projects, evaluating technologies to improve shop-floor quality and productivity, providing engineering guidance on equipment and manufacturing techniques, and integrating automation into factory systems. The co-op will also implement Smart Factory technologies, add digital data acquisition to legacy test equipment, and analyze manufacturing data to create dashboards for operations teams. The position offers exposure to the aerospace industry and opportunities to solve engineering challenges with cross-functional teams, apply Industrial Internet of Things technologies, learn Collins Management and Quality Systems, use Smart Factory solutions for data-driven decisions, and gain experience with advanced manufacturing processes. The position is onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract. No security clearance is required.
Requirements
- Actively pursue a bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Systems, or Manufacturing Engineering through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
- Have earned at least 30 credit hours before the internship/co-op session starts.
- Have a solid understanding of engineering principles.
- Be familiar with Microsoft Office tools and Lean principles and concepts.
- Have experience delivering presentations and using design software such as SolidWorks or Siemens NX.
- Be a U.S. citizen.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Certifications in robotics (such as ABB or Fanuc), LabVIEW, and/or PLCs.
- Knowledge of control systems and coding, such as Ignition, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or Ladder Logic.
- Experience with data acquisition equipment and controllers, such as cDAQ or PLC.
- Ability to analyze test data and design testing processes, including measurement-system verification and gage R&R.
- Familiarity with 3D modeling, laser cutting, and vision systems.
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of project tasks and manage time and resources to meet goals and milestones.
- Plan and implement automation capital projects.
- Research, evaluate, and test technologies to improve shop-floor quality and productivity.
- Provide engineering guidance to optimize equipment use and manufacturing techniques.
- Integrate automation solutions into factory systems and improve production processes.
- Implement Smart Factory technologies and add digital data acquisition to legacy test equipment.
- Analyze manufacturing data and create dashboards for operations teams.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
