Engineering Co-Op

Purpose Looking for 4-6 month duration Co-Ops that are available to start in December or January 2026 at our Groton, CT location. Open to double block rotations! The co-op student will be working on job assignments related to their functional engineering discipline. These increasingly challenging assignments will provide foremost an effective learning assignment and then a sound intellectual and/or financial return for the PCC organization.

Essential Job Functions

• Collect, compile, and analyze technical data such as defect mapping, variable dimensional data, bellwether data, and process parameters on development and production part numbers and processes running in the plant.
• Correlate data for statistical analysis, graphing and database files. Format data into spreadsheets, control charts, graphs and diagrams to aid in analysis.
• Write, issue, and maintain manufacturing work instructions. Observe and document production process
• Supports engineering and operations initiatives including special projects and part tracking.
• The student will apply principles that he or she has learned in school to hands-on situations, such as process and product design and improvement.
• The student will be responsible for accomplishing performance goals and will receive progressive responsibility in process and /or product engineering throughout his/her co-op experience.
• Will identify and recommend process improvements for specified projects.
• Student will attend regular departmental meeting.
• Will perform or review systems analysis, testing, and documentation for existing processes.
• Will take ownership and responsibility for identified projects.
• Participate on project teams for assigned projects; analyze improvements and new product or applications and develop requirements and specifications with team.
• Work within specifications provided to meet project goals and objectives in a timely and accurate manner
• Participate with peers, project team members, and other departments on new product development, product line extensions, and product enhancements
• Other duties as assigned

Reporting Relations

• Reports to Engineering Manager or senior Engineer.

Special Skills And Physical Requirements

• Computer skills must include Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Knowledge of related engineering discipline functional and technical skills
• Good writing skills and interpersonal skills

Education And Experience

• Actively enrolled as a student pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Materials, Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering.
• Must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 or higher.