Manufacturing Electrical Engineer Co-op (Summer/Fall 2027)

RTX•Melbourne, FL

5d•$37,000 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking an Engineering Co-Op–Manufacturing Operations to join its Melbourne, Florida team. The co-op will work alongside experienced Manufacturing and Test Engineers to support production of new and existing aerospace products. The role offers hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering, production testing, test equipment reliability, data analysis, troubleshooting, and process improvement, contributing to projects that affect manufacturing performance. The co-op will develop and automate data-collection tools, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve test processes and outcomes. The position also supports improvements to test equipment performance, reliability, and efficiency; capacity planning and investment analysis; production troubleshooting and training; and collaboration with Design Engineering on component obsolescence, test documentation, and configuration and change processes. The role provides exposure to collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, quality, design, supply chain, and other functions. The co-op may work with modern manufacturing and test technologies, contribute to new product introduction and sustaining production, and complete projects with measurable manufacturing impact. The position is onsite and requires the employee to be a U.S. Person.

Requirements

Be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related STEM field and remain actively enrolled through completion of the co-op session.
Have previous experience with basic statistics and statistical process control (SPC).
Have experience with data analysis, automation, or engineering software such as Python, MATLAB, Excel, LabVIEW, or similar tools.
Experience may come from on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
Meet the U.S. Person requirement.

Nice To Haves

Experience with parametric process control and its implementation.
Experience with Lean manufacturing principles, particularly in electronics manufacturing.
Demonstrated ability to identify, evaluate, and mitigate technical and operational risks.

Responsibilities

Develop and automate data-collection tools, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to improve test processes and outcomes.
Analyze and enhance test equipment performance, reliability, and efficiency while reducing downtime and costs.
Support capacity planning and ROI analysis, and evaluate test approaches to optimize staffing, production, and capital investments.
Provide technical support for troubleshooting, training, and resolving production issues, including Manufacturing Flow Inhibitors (MFIs).
Collaborate with Design Engineering to address component obsolescence, maintain test documentation, and manage configuration and change processes.