Manufacturing Electrical Engineering Co-Op (Spring/Summer 2027)

Prattwhitney; Manchester (IA); Presencial; USD 37 000 - 82 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Holidays

Scholar program

Parental leave

Resumo da oferta

RTX is offering a full‑time co‑op opportunity in Manchester, IA for Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace engineers. The program runs January through July 2027, requiring students to pause coursework to participate in an immersive mentorship and hands‑on project work on test, quality, and manufacturing challenges.

You will gain experience collecting data, analyzing failures, and applying root‑cause corrections in a fast‑paced aerospace manufacturing environment, while learning design, testing,

Qualificações

• Actively enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM field, and continuing enrollment through the co‑op session.
• Completion of at least 60 credit hours by the start of the co‑op session.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Knowledge of SolidWorks modeling software.
• Skills in VBA or other scripting languages.
• Hands‑on experience with troubleshooting and testing electronic equipment.
• Understanding of schematics and PCB/PWB creation.

Responsabilidades

• Collecting and preparing data to analyze test failures, identifying root causes, and supporting corrective actions.
• Resolving manufacturing defects and process challenges by identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Supporting or leading site support initiatives with a technical focus.
• Contributing to the development and execution of continuous improvement initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes.

Conhecimentos

Microsoft Office

SolidWorks

VBA

Troubleshooting

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree track in Electrical/Mechanical/Aerospace or related STEM

60 credit hours completed by start

Ferramentas

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

VBA

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Join a team of Manufacturing Electrical Engineers, test technicians, production floor operators, and manufacturing support staff to address test, product flow, quality, ergonomic, and safety challenges in state-of-the-art manufacturing and testing environments. This role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced, innovative setting. This is a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session running from January to July 2027 (including the Spring semester). Students are expected to take a semester off from coursework to fully engage in this immersive mentorship opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Collecting and preparing data to analyze test failures, identifying root causes, and supporting corrective actions.
• Resolving manufacturing defects and process challenges by identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Supporting or leading site support initiatives with a technical focus.
• Contributing to the development and execution of continuous improvement initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes.

What You Will Learn

• Techniques and methods used to design and manufacture advanced electronic equipment.
• The systems and processes required to operate effectively in aerospace manufacturing environments.
• Managing multiple tasks and prioritizing work to meet project demands.
• The day-to-day responsibilities and problem-solving skills of an engineer in a professional setting.

Qualifications – You Must Have

• Actively enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM field, and continuing enrollment through the co‑op session.
• Completion of at least 60 credit hours by the start of the co‑op session.

Qualifications – We Prefer

• Experience with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Knowledge of SolidWorks modeling software.
• Skills in VBA or other scripting languages.
• Hands‑on experience with troubleshooting and testing electronic equipment.
• Understanding of schematics and PCB/PWB creation.

What We Offer

At RTX, our values guide our actions, behaviors, and performance as we work towards a vision of a safer, more connected world. We value safety, trust, respect, accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

Salary

The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• flexible work schedules
• employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• parental leave
• paid time off
• holidays

Incentive Programs

• annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

Eligibility

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.
• Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required
• Security Clearance Status: Not Required
• Location: 901 S 10th St, Manchester, IA
• This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

Equal Opportunity Employment

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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Company Overview

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.