Pratt & Whitney
Materials/Chemical Eng Co-op (Summer & Fall 2026)(Onsite)
Pratt & Whitney, Rockford, Illinois, United States, 61103
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Collins Aerospace Materials & Process Engineering Department has an opening for a 2026 Chemical Engineering/Materials Science Engineering Summer (June start) and Fall (early to mid‑December end) co‑op. The role requires working with internal engineering customers and suppliers to assist with materials and process (M&P) evaluations. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing materials characterization, providing analytical services, conducting root cause and failure investigations, and working with external suppliers to ensure part quality. This role is onsite, in Rockford, IL. This role may be eligible for relocation.
What You Will Do
You will interpret specification requirements and communicate with Collins Operations sites and suppliers as required.
You will evaluate hardware for compliance to an engineering drawing to ensure all material and special process related requirements are met.
You will write Formal Engineering Reports to document findings.
You will do short term project management and collaboration with Collins engineering teams to solve materials and process challenges.
What You Will Learn
You will learn training and skill development to support RRCA and process improvement activities.
You will learn to apply knowledge learned through academics to validate hardware and/or process conforms to related specification requirements.
You will learn to interpret aerospace material drawings and specifications.
You will be trained to operate and interpret results from state‑of‑the‑art analytical instrumentation.
Qualifications You Must Have
Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline.
U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62.
Qualifications We Prefer
Proficient knowledge using Microsoft Office products.
Materials Science/Chemical Engineering major.
Currently enrolled with at least 30 credits hours earned toward a bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science or related field from an accredited college or university.
Compensation The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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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Collins Aerospace Materials & Process Engineering Department has an opening for a 2026 Chemical Engineering/Materials Science Engineering Summer (June start) and Fall (early to mid‑December end) co‑op. The role requires working with internal engineering customers and suppliers to assist with materials and process (M&P) evaluations. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing materials characterization, providing analytical services, conducting root cause and failure investigations, and working with external suppliers to ensure part quality. This role is onsite, in Rockford, IL. This role may be eligible for relocation.
What You Will Do
You will interpret specification requirements and communicate with Collins Operations sites and suppliers as required.
You will evaluate hardware for compliance to an engineering drawing to ensure all material and special process related requirements are met.
You will write Formal Engineering Reports to document findings.
You will do short term project management and collaboration with Collins engineering teams to solve materials and process challenges.
What You Will Learn
You will learn training and skill development to support RRCA and process improvement activities.
You will learn to apply knowledge learned through academics to validate hardware and/or process conforms to related specification requirements.
You will learn to interpret aerospace material drawings and specifications.
You will be trained to operate and interpret results from state‑of‑the‑art analytical instrumentation.
Qualifications You Must Have
Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline.
U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62.
Qualifications We Prefer
Proficient knowledge using Microsoft Office products.
Materials Science/Chemical Engineering major.
Currently enrolled with at least 30 credits hours earned toward a bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science or related field from an accredited college or university.
Compensation The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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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