Environmental Co-op/Intern – Summer 2025
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Job Description
About Honda’s Co-op/Internship Program:
Honda prides itself on providing valuable, hands-on experience to its co-ops and interns. Unlike stereotypical internships, Honda assigns project-based work directly relevant to the department’s needs. Projects can range from developing new tests and designing systems to traveling to suppliers or managing projects. In addition to their assigned work, co-ops and interns participate in paid events such as Q&A sessions with high-level associates, facility tours, social events, and volunteer opportunities. Honda emphasizes its core values of Dreams, Joy, Passion, Respect, and Challenging Spirit, seeking candidates who are proactive, passionate, respectful, and eager to contribute to a global organization.
Job Description: Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Industrial Hygiene Co-op/Intern
This description outlines potential roles within Honda’s Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Industrial Hygiene departments. Work environments and projects vary but may include:
Work Environments and Projects:
• Manufacturing: Working directly within manufacturing settings.
• Project Management: Managing aspects of environmental, safety, or industrial hygiene projects.
• Problem Analysis: Identifying and solving environmental, safety, or health issues.
• Technology Implementation: Researching and implementing new technologies to improve environmental, safety, or health performance.
• Equipment Review: Evaluating existing equipment and specifying requirements for new equipment, focusing on safety and environmental considerations.
• Ergonomic Evaluations: Conducting ergonomic assessments and documenting findings.
• Process Evaluation: Reviewing new processes to minimize ergonomic risks.
• Activity Review: Classifying production and maintenance activities as routine or non-routine for safety and compliance purposes.
• ISO Documentation: Reviewing and updating International Organization for Standardization (ISO) documents.
• SERC Reporting: Completing and submitting State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) reports and suggesting improvements.
• Special Projects: Supporting projects such as new model launches or process modifications.
Environmental Responsibilities (Examples):
• Preparing Hazardous Chemical Inventory reports (Ohio EPA).
• Tracking chemical use and waste generation.
• Analyzing waste samples.
• Updating Title V Air Permit Applications.
• Managing Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Scheduling and tracking associate respiratory and audiometric testing.
• Conducting breathing air testing.
• Various sampling projects (e.g., lead paint sampling).
Safety Services Responsibilities (Examples):
• Planning, collecting, processing, and communicating Industrial Hygiene samples (air and noise).
• Supporting company safety program development and training (confined space, respiratory protection, personal protective equipment, lead compliance, hearing conservation).
Required Qualifications:
• Minimum 2.5 GPA.
• Sophomore status (or higher) in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program.
• Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, or a related field of study.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License (exceptions considered).
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Availability for a minimum of 10 weeks, working 40 hours per week.
Desired Qualifications:
• Introductory coursework in environmental studies, safety, or manufacturing.
Locations:
Anna, Ohio; Marysville, Ohio; Raymond, Ohio; East Liberty, Ohio; Russells Point, Ohio; Greensburg, Indiana; Lincoln, Alabama; Tallapoosa, Georgia; Torrance, California.
Benefits:
• Shared cost housing or housing stipend (location-dependent).
• Textbook reimbursement (if applicable).
• Access to Honda Business Resource Groups.
• Performance feedback (mid-term and final evaluations).
• Mentorship program.
• Access to on-site wellness centers (location-dependent).
• Paid overtime (1.5x hourly rate).
• Consideration for full-time employment.
• hourly Wage Range: $23.56 – $31.58 (based on location, experience, education, etc.)
