Environmental Health & Safety / Facilities Engineering Co-Op (Summer/Fall 2027)
About The Position
RTX is seeking a co-op student to work with Facilities and Manufacturing Engineers, production floor operators, and support staff on site-related issues and improvement projects. The full-time co-op runs June through December 2027, including the Fall semester. Students are expected to take a semester off from coursework to fully participate in this working mentorship opportunity. The position is onsite in Manchester, Iowa. The co-op supports continuous improvement, site safety, sustainability, production readiness, and facility planning. Students will gain hands-on experience with manufacturing techniques used to produce advanced electronic equipment, learn how aerospace electronics manufacturing processes are maintained and improved, and develop skills in prioritizing and managing multiple projects.
Requirements
- Actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM major through completion of the co-op session.
- Completed at least 60 credit hours before the start of the co-op session.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
- Experience using CAD software.
- Basic knowledge of electronics.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Facilities and Manufacturing Engineers, production floor operators, and support staff to address and resolve site-related issues.
- Implement continuous improvement projects and initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Identify and develop creative solutions to address and improve site safety concerns.
- Assist with shop floor layouts and maintain systems to ensure the facility is prepared for production, including planning for new machinery installations or relocations.
- Support projects aimed at achieving site safety and sustainability goals.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 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, depending on position level and other factors
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
