About the role#
This Manufacturing Electrical Engineering Co-Op position is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It is a full-time, on-site role available for the Summer and Fall 2027 terms. Please note that U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
What you'll do#
- Provide technical interpretation of drawings and specifications.
- Analyze and resolve design tolerance issues.
- Evaluate, select, and order capital test equipment, including performing cost and payback analysis.
- Support capacity planning and utilization analysis to ensure proper staffing and equipment needs.
- Identify and address routine test defects to improve test yields.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to resolve test failures.
What you'll need#
- Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, or a related STEM major.
- Background in root cause analysis.
- Relevant experience from research, coursework, projects, or on-the-job training.
- Prior experience in manufacturing environments is preferred.
- Demonstrated interest or experience in electronics.
- Proven ability to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.
- Prior internship, co-op, or work experience at RTX is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
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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