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

Position: Environmental/Safety/Sustainability Co-op/Intern - Spring 2027
Environmental/Safety/Sustainability Co-op/Intern - Spring 2027

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.

More about the Environmental/Safety/Sustainability Co-op/Intern at Honda

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:

Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) and Manufacturing Safety

* 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

Environmental Compliance and Environmental Engineering Support

* 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

Sustainability & Carbon Neutral Initiatives

* 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

Resource Circularity and Sustainable Manufacturing

* 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

What you need to be successful in this role

Required:

* 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…