About the role#
This co-op position offers the opportunity to work with a team of engineers on advanced manufacturing projects. You will gain exposure to aerospace industry standards while applying Industrial Internet of Things technologies to optimize production. This role requires U.S. citizenship.
What you'll do#
- Manage project tasks, time, and resources to meet specific goals and milestones.
- Plan and implement automation capital projects.
- Research, test, and evaluate 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.
- Implement Smart Factory technologies and add digital data acquisition to legacy test equipment.
- Analyze manufacturing data and build dashboards for operations teams.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program for Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Systems, or Manufacturing Engineering.
- Completion of at least 30 credit hours before the start of the session.
- A solid understanding of engineering principles.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Lean principles, and concepts.
- Experience with presentations and design software like SolidWorks or Siemens NX.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred.
- Preferred technical skills include certifications in robotics, LabVIEW, or PLCs, as well as experience with coding, data acquisition equipment, and 3D modeling.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Terms: Winter 2027 and Summer 2027.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- This position is paid.
About RTX
RTX operates in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing industry. The organization consists of three primary businesses: Collins Aerospace, Pratt and Whitney, and Raytheon. It produces advanced sensors, aircraft engines, and defense systems for the aerospace and defense sectors. The company is based in Arlington, Virginia and employs over 10,000 people.
How to get in at RTX
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