Co-Op Student Expert Services

Toray Advanced Composites (TAC) is a leading supplier of advanced composite materials for the aerospace, sporting goods, motorsport, and industrial markets. You will find our thermoset composite products on nearly every satellite, space launch vehicle, unmanned aircraft, military and commercial aircraft in production today. TAC also provides composites materials to industrial and recreational applications including mountain bikes, medical prosthetics, and sports equipment.

Our thermoplastic prepregs, known in the industry as Cetex®, are found in a wide range of commercial and military aircraft, including large wing structures and interior applications like seats and galleys. Our Cetex® products are available in unidirectional tape or fabric form in a variety of engineered thermoplastic resins including PEEK, PPS, PEI as well as a full line of performance thermoplastics including Nylon, PET, HDPE, and PP.

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:

Toray Advanced Composites is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Engineering Co-Op Student to join our Expert Services team in Fairfield, California. This opportunity provides hands-on experience applying engineering principles, analyzing technical data, supporting laboratory activities, and contributing to projects that directly impact manufacturing operations, product quality, and customer satisfaction.

The Co-Op Student will work closely with experienced engineering and technical professionals on a significant project aligned with departmental priorities and customer needs. With guidance from the team, the student will develop a Statement of Work (SOW), execute the project, analyze results, and prepare a final technical report.

In addition to the primary project, the student will support day-to-day technical activities and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Quality, Engineering, Operations, and Sales.

MAJOR DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

Engineering Project Execution

Participate in a major technical project addressing current manufacturing, product, or customer needs.

Develop a Statement of Work (SOW) outlining project objectives, scope, methodology, and deliverables, with guidance from experienced team members.

Execute project activities, collect and analyze data, document findings, and prepare a final technical report.

Support projects such as raw material discontinuation assessments, production line qualification for capacity balancing, and alternate material source validation.

Present technical findings and contribute to data-driven recommendations.

Technical Data Analysis and Reporting

Collect, organize, compile, and analyze historical and current technical data.

Use Microsoft Excel to develop charts, comparisons, summaries, and presentations.

Apply basic statistical methods to evaluate results and identify trends.

Prepare technical reports and documentation to support engineering decisions, quality investigations, manufacturing activities, and customer requests.

Laboratory and Operational Support

Assist with routine laboratory testing, data entry, and technical report generation.

Manage, retrieve, and organize archived material samples.

Provide timely technical support to Quality, Engineering, Operations, and Sales teams.

Assist with investigations and technical requests related to product performance, material usage, manufacturing processes, and customer requirements.

Perform other technical and administrative duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in one of the following disciplines are encouraged to apply:

Materials Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering

Other engineering or closely related technical disciplines may also be considered.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including organizing data, creating charts, and preparing technical summaries.

Basic understanding of statistical analysis and the ability to interpret technical data.

Strong algebraic and quantitative reasoning skills.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage assigned tasks with appropriate guidance.

Willingness to learn new technical processes, laboratory procedures, and reporting methods.

Ability to lift and/or handle materials weighing up to 25 pounds, including boxes or rolls of material, with or without reasonable accommodation.

WORK SCHEDULE

This is a part-time Co-Op opportunity requiring approximately 15–20 hours per week, with scheduling flexibility to accommodate the student's academic commitments. The anticipated start date is immediate, with the duration determined by student availability and departmental needs.

PAY RATE:

$30-$35

Toray Advanced Composites employment practices offer equal employment opportunity and

does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex,

pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical

condition, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. Equal employment

opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer/employee

relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff,

recall, and termination.