About the role#
This is a full-time Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op position at RTX. You will work with a team of engineers to tackle advanced manufacturing projects and gain exposure to the aerospace industry. This role requires U.S. citizenship and is based on-site in Burnsville, Minnesota. The position is available for the Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 terms.
What you'll do#
- Take ownership of project tasks and manage time and resources to meet goals and milestones.
- Plan and implement automation capital projects.
- Research, evaluate, and test 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 and improve production processes.
- Implement Smart Factory technologies and add digital data acquisition to legacy test equipment.
- Analyze manufacturing data and create dashboards for operations teams.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in 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 delivering presentations and using design software like SolidWorks or Siemens NX.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred.
- Preferred technical skills include certifications in robotics (ABB, Fanuc), LabVIEW, or PLCs, and knowledge of control systems such as Ignition, MATLAB, or Ladder Logic.
- Experience with data acquisition equipment like cDAQ, verifying measurement systems, gage R&R, 3D modeling, laser cutting, and vision systems is also preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Burnsville, Minnesota.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- 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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