About the role#
As a Manufacturing Electrical Engineer Co-op in Melbourne, Florida, you will work alongside experienced Manufacturing and Test Engineers to support the production of Collins Aerospace products. You will gain hands-on experience in production testing, test equipment reliability, and process improvement while contributing to projects that impact manufacturing performance.
What you'll do#
- 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.
- Evaluate test approaches to optimize staffing, production, and capital investments.
- Provide technical support for troubleshooting, training, 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#
- Pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related STEM field.
- Actively enrolled through the completion of the co-op session.
- Previous experience with basic statistics and statistical process control (SPC).
- Experience with data analysis, automation, or engineering software such as Python, MATLAB, Excel, or LabVIEW.
- Experience with parametric process control is preferred.
- Experience with Lean manufacturing principles, particularly in electronics manufacturing, is preferred.
- Ability to identify, evaluate, and mitigate technical and operational risks is preferred.
- Must be a U.S. Person.
Location & details#
- Location: Melbourne, Florida.
- Term: Spring 2027 and Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: 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.
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