About the role#
As a Manufacturing Electrical Engineer Co-op, you will join our team in Melbourne, Florida, to support the production of aerospace products. You will work alongside experienced Manufacturing and Test Engineers to gain hands-on experience in production testing, test equipment reliability, and process improvement. This role requires a U.S. Person status.
What you'll do#
- Develop and automate data-collection tools.
- Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve test processes.
- Analyze and enhance test equipment performance, reliability, and efficiency to reduce downtime and costs.
- Support capacity planning and ROI analysis while evaluating test approaches for staffing and capital investments.
- Provide technical support for troubleshooting and resolving production issues, including Manufacturing Flow Inhibitors.
- Collaborate with Design Engineering to address component obsolescence.
- Maintain test documentation and manage configuration and change processes.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or advanced degree program in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM field.
- Must remain actively enrolled through the completion of the co-op session.
- Experience with basic statistics and statistical process control (SPC).
- Proficiency with data analysis, automation, or engineering software such as Python, MATLAB, Excel, or LabVIEW.
- Preferred: Experience with parametric process control, Lean manufacturing principles in electronics, and risk mitigation.
Location & details#
- Location: Melbourne, Florida.
- Term: Summer 2027 and Fall 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
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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