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.

• 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.

Reports to Engineering Manager or senior Engineer.

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

• 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.