Co-Op: January 2024 - Hot Section Engineering, Design Engineering (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2023-10-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW222: PW Puerto Rico Road 110 North Km28.8 San Antonio Industrial Park, Aguadilla, PR, 00603 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

Job Summary:

Co-ops at Pratt & Whitney work on challenging, meaningful, and impactful projects across our business. We’re looking for students with an engineer’s curiosity, an explorer’s heart, and a perfectionist’s grit to help us build the future of aerospace.

Whether supporting Mature Commercial Engines, our industry-leading Geared Turbofan engines, Military Engine programs, Operations, or Business Support functions, the objectives of our program are to help you to develop an understanding of our industry, our company, its operations, and how each discipline and department contributes to the success of our products and customer partnerships.

While you benefit from on-the-job training and practical experience, you are expected to contribute fresh ideas and participate as a productive member of the department. Your growth as a professional and the difference you make will be on display every day.

Key Responsibilities:

Designs major components or major portions of functional systems, technically advanced prototypes, and specific products using computer design and engineering systems.

Investigates pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, replaceability, strength-weight efficiency, and contractual specifications requirements and cost.

Provides analytical support through all design phase, production manufacturing and field support services.

Supports engineering changes that lead to new hardware design, testing and production.

Supports investigations of engine field incidents leading to root cause and corrective actions.

Supports in the develop of serviceable and repairable limits for engine part wear.   

Supports producibility improvement investigations at various vendors.

Performs engineering first piece reviews remotely and at vendor locations.

Assists in creation of safety risk analysis and develop risk mitigation plans.

Presents and communicates results to customers and program management.

Analysis and disposition of quality non-conformances (QNs) for new parts, and supplier requests for information (SRI’s).

Participates as an active member in cross-discipline integrated product teams to provide design solutions that balance performance, cost, schedule, and quality requirements.

Develops and incorporates new ways to advance technology and improve processes as an individual and as a team contributor.

Attend and have participation in group meetings, teleconferences and/or training required.

Actively participate in initiatives for continuous improvement

Based on business needs, the incumbent may be required to support other duties/functions within the company.

Support design community initiatives.

Basic Qualifications:

Enrolled in a degree program in Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering.

Must be a U.S. Citizen. This position may require access to systems/tools that are restricted to individuals who possess US citizenship.

Fluent in English (verbal/written).

Minimum GPA of 3.0

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a consistent record of collaboration, innovation, and initiative.

A passion for learning about and pursuing a career in aviation and aerospace.

Creative problem-solving skills and adaptability in responding to new business challenges.

Eager to learn new things, contribute a fresh perspective, and share your knowledge with others.

What is my role type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite on a regular basis.

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.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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