Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op (Spring 2027) (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Santa Isabel (PR); On-site; USD 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Puerto Rico invites engineering students to join a full-time CO-OP at the Santa Isabel site, Jan–June. You will support daily manufacturing needs, emphasizing process improvements, and learn under a Manufacturing Engineering coach to prevent recurrence of issues.

You will set up and test equipment, read schematics, and contribute to corrective actions while promoting mistake-proofing in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• English communication skills required for interactions with customers and coworkers.
• Three or more years of engineering study toward BS in Engineering.
• Good reading, writing and math skills; comfortable with computers daily.
• Ability to read assembly/test instructions, schematics and prints.
• CAD design capability with NX or SolidWorks preferred.
• Programming capability in Java, PHP, MATLAB preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manufacturing and test equipment.
• Test electromechanical units following procedures and prints.
• Verify test equipment configuration for special tests.
• Record test results and interpret data.
• Read engineering prints and schematics and follow instructions.
• Use computer systems for work instructions and labor charges.
• Support corrective actions and promote mistake-proofing solutions.
• Maintain accurate records and handle multiple tasks.

Skills

English communication

Multi-tasking

Reading & math skills

CA D / NX / SolidWorks

Education

Engineering BS (3+ years)

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

MS Office

MATLAB

Java

PHP

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-05 Country: United States of America Location: US-PR-SANTA ISABEL-B2 ~ Felicia Industrial Park - St B2 ~ BLDG 2 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance: None/Not Required

Candidates must reside in Puerto Rico during the CO-OP period.

Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session, that will run from January to June (it is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity).

This position will Onsite at the Santa Isabel site.

Job Overview

This Manufacturing Engineering COOP position will provide an opportunity for an engineering student to provide technical support to daily manufacturing needs emphasizing in process improvements. The resource will be guided by a Manufacturing Engineering coach and support Projects as well as Mistake Proof solutions to manufacturing opportunities to prevent recurrence and meet operational cost standards.

What you will do

• Support the set up & operation of a variety of manufacturing & test equipment
• Support Testing a variety of electromechanical units using prescribed test procedures following print requirements
• Support configuration and or verification of regular test equipment to fit special tests
• Interpret and record test results
• Read and interpret assembly and test instructions, engineering prints, and schematics
• Utilize computer systems (e.g. work instructions, labor charging, prints, and standards)
• Process material requisitions in accordance with established procedures
• Support Evaluation, disposition, and implementation of corrective actions following non-conforming material procedures
• Promote mistake proofing solutions
• Recognize and take steps to resolve work area issues
• Maintain accurate records of all work performed

Qualifications

• English (read, write, speak) is required when communicating with customers, co-workers, or supervisors who only speak English
• 3 + years of studies conducing to BS in Engineering, preferably Computer, Industrial, Electrical or Mechanical
• Good reading, writing & math skills
• Good computer skills (MS Office; Word and Outlook) Daily use of computers.
• Understand theory of electronic circuitry & electrical components
• Ability to read and interpret assembly / test instructions, engineering standards, engineering prints, and schematics
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Use diagnostic and hand tools
• Understand and operate electronic test equipment
• Handle multiple tasks at the same time
• CAD Design Capability (NX, Solid Works preferable)
• Java, PHP, MATLAB Programming capability preferred.

Position Classification

This position is classified as: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

Company

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.