Co-Op Student Expert Services
About The Position
Toray Advanced Composites is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Engineering Co-Op Student to join its Expert Services team in Fairfield, California. The role offers hands-on experience applying engineering principles, analyzing technical data, supporting laboratory activities, and contributing to projects affecting manufacturing operations, product quality, and customer satisfaction. The student will work with experienced engineering and technical professionals on a significant project aligned with departmental priorities and customer needs. With guidance, the student will develop a Statement of Work (SOW), execute the project, analyze results, and prepare a final technical report. The student will also support day-to-day technical activities and collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Operations, and Sales. This is a part-time Co-Op opportunity requiring approximately 15–20 hours per week, with scheduling flexibility to accommodate academic commitments. The anticipated start date is immediate, and the duration will depend on student availability and departmental needs. The stated pay rate is $30–$35.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering, or another engineering or closely related technical discipline.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including organizing data, creating charts, and preparing technical summaries.
- Basic understanding of statistical analysis and ability to interpret technical data.
- Strong algebraic and quantitative reasoning skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage assigned tasks with appropriate guidance.
- Willingness to learn new technical processes, laboratory procedures, and reporting methods.
- Ability to lift and/or handle materials weighing up to 25 pounds, including boxes or rolls of material, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Participate in a major technical project addressing manufacturing, product, or customer needs.
- Develop a Statement of Work outlining project objectives, scope, methodology, and deliverables, with guidance from experienced team members.
- Execute project activities, collect and analyze data, document findings, and prepare a final technical report.
- Support projects such as raw material discontinuation assessments, production line qualification for capacity balancing, and alternate material source validation.
- Present technical findings and contribute to data-driven recommendations.
- Collect, organize, compile, and analyze historical and current technical data.
- Use Microsoft Excel to develop charts, comparisons, summaries, and presentations.
- Apply basic statistical methods to evaluate results and identify trends.
- Prepare technical reports and documentation supporting engineering decisions, quality investigations, manufacturing activities, and customer requests.
- Assist with routine laboratory testing, data entry, and technical report generation.
- Manage, retrieve, and organize archived material samples.
- Provide timely technical support to Quality, Engineering, Operations, and Sales teams.
- Assist with investigations and technical requests related to product performance, material usage, manufacturing processes, and customer requirements.
- Perform other technical and administrative duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
