Environmental​/Safety​/Sustainability Co-op​/Intern

This job description reflects potential openings for the Spring 2027
Co-op/Internship Session (January-April/May). This is a general job description and represents multiple openings in various departments.
Honda offers both single and multi-semester co-ops and internships. College students must apply to the requisition pertaining to their major and semester of interest.

Please note:

Sponsorship for employment visa status for these positions is unavailable. Applicants requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., F-1 CPT/OPT, H-1B, TN, etc.) will not be considered.

The descriptions below reflect potential environments and duties within our various Environmental, Safety, and Sustainability Co-op/Intern positions that we offer. Work environments and projects may include but are not limited to:

• Support safety compliance activities related to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) regulatory requirements
• Conduct confined space evaluations, maintain confined space inventories, and support safety audits
• Assist with hazard identification and mitigation efforts, including arc flash, fall hazard, and ergonomic analyses
• Support safety compliance implementation, data tracking, and auditing activities
• Assist with plant safety programs, including respiratory protection, PPE, lead compliance, hearing conservation, and confined space programs
• Plan, collect, process, and communicate industrial hygiene samples (air, noise, breathing air)
• Schedule and track associate respiratory and audiometric testing
• Support safety training development and program documentation

• Assist with air compliance testing and Title V Air Permit updates
• Prepare and submit Hazardous Chemical Inventory reports for state and EPA agencies
• Track chemical usage, hazardous waste generation, and waste samples/profiles
• Organize and maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) documentation
• Support ISO documentation evaluation, updates, and compliance activities
• Complete and submit State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) reports and provide improvement recommendations
• Assist with ergonomic evaluations and documentation in tracking systems
• Support evaluations of new model processes and equipment to minimize environmental and ergonomic risks
• Support special projects, including new model launches and process modifications

• Support the development and implementation of carbon accounting and carbon footprint reduction strategies
• Assist with lifecycle assessments (LCA) to evaluate environmental impacts of products and services
• Research current and emerging carbon‑neutral technologies and sustainability best practices
• Support sustainability data analysis and reporting to inform environmental strategy

• Support circular economic initiatives such as recycling programs and material repurposing efforts
• Research sustainable materials management and waste reduction practices
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve resource efficiency and sustainability in manufacturing processes

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• General Coursework
• Minimum 2.5 Cumulative GPA or higher (You will be required to provide your current transcript)
• Class status – Sophomore (by credit hour) or above
• Availability to work a minimum of 10 weeks at 40 hours per week
• Enrollment in a Bachelors degree or Master’s degree program studying Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License (exceptions considered on a case‑by‑case basis)
• Ability to secure own transportation to and from work each day

* Public transportation and ride share services are limited in some of our locations. Co-ops are responsible for securing their own transportation to and from work each day and must…