About the role#
This is a full-time, paid Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op position based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. We are looking for students to join us for the Summer and Fall 2027 terms. This role requires you to work on-site at our facility. Please note that U.S. citizenship is required to access information for this program.
What you'll do#
- Take ownership of project tasks while managing your time and resources to meet specific goals.
- Plan and implement automation capital projects.
- Research, evaluate, and test new technologies to improve shop floor productivity and quality.
- Provide engineering guidance to optimize how we use equipment 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 create dashboards to display metrics for operations teams.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Systems, or Manufacturing Engineering.
- You have earned 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 delivering presentations.
- Proficiency in design software like SolidWorks or Siemens NX.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred.
- Experience with data acquisition equipment and controllers like cDAQ or PLCs.
- Knowledge of control systems and coding, such as Ignition, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or Ladder Logic.
- Experience analyzing test data, designing testing processes, and performing gage R&R.
- Familiarity with 3D modeling, laser cutting, and vision systems.
- Relevant certifications in robotics, LabVIEW, or PLCs are a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa (On-site).
- Terms: Summer 2027 and Fall 2027.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Citizenship: U.S. citizenship is required.
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.
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