Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op (Summer/Fall 2027)
About The Position
The Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op will work onsite with a team of engineers on advanced manufacturing projects. The co-op will 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 into factory systems and improve production processes; implement Smart Factory technologies and add digital data acquisition to legacy test equipment; and analyze manufacturing data to create dashboards for operations teams. The role offers exposure to aerospace engineering challenges, cross-functional collaboration, Industrial Internet of Things technologies, Collins Management and Quality Systems, data-driven decision-making, and advanced manufacturing processes. It is an onsite, U.S.-based co-op in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. U.S. citizenship is required because access to information under the program or contract is restricted to U.S. citizens. No security clearance is required.
Requirements
- Actively pursue a bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Systems, or Manufacturing Engineering through completion of the co-op session.
- Have earned a minimum of 30 credit hours before the start of the co-op session.
- Have a solid understanding of engineering principles.
- Have familiarity with Microsoft Office tools and Lean principles and concepts.
- Have experience delivering presentations and using design software such as SolidWorks or Siemens NX.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Certifications in robotics (e.g., ABB, Fanuc), LabVIEW, and/or PLCs.
- Knowledge of control systems and coding (e.g., Ignition, LabVIEW, MATLAB, Ladder Logic).
- Experience with data acquisition equipment and controllers (e.g., cDAQ, PLC).
- Ability to analyze test data and design testing processes, including verifying measurement systems and performing 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 new 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 to display metrics 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
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and applicable conditions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
