Environmental Co-op/Intern

Job Description

About Honda:

Honda prides itself on providing invaluable, hands-on, project-based experience for its co-ops and interns. Unlike stereotypical internships, Honda assigns its co-ops and interns to projects relevant to their department’s needs, ranging from developing new tests and designing systems to traveling to suppliers or managing projects. Beyond the project work, Honda offers paid events including Q&A sessions with high-level associates, facility tours, social events, and volunteer opportunities. Honda’s core values—dreams, joy, passion, respect, and challenging spirit—guide its operations. The company emphasizes diversity and inclusion, believing that varied perspectives are key to its future success.

Job Description: Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety and Industrial Hygiene Co-op/Intern

This co-op/internship program offers opportunities in various departments within Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, and Industrial Hygiene. Work environments and projects vary, but may include:

Manufacturing related tasks:

• Project management
• Problem analysis
• Investigating and implementing new technologies
• Reviewing existing equipment and specifying requirements for new equipment
• Conducting and documenting ergonomic evaluations
• Evaluating new model processes to minimize ergonomic risks
• Reviewing “Routine vs. Non-Routine” activities in production and maintenance
• Supporting special projects (e.g., new model launches, process modifications)

Environmental related tasks:

• Preparing Hazardous Chemical Inventory reports (Ohio EPA)
• Tracking chemical use and waste generation
• Analyzing waste samples
• Updating Title V Air Permit Applications
• Managing MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets)
• Scheduling and tracking associate respiratory and audiometric testing
• Conducting breathing air testing
• Various sampling projects (e.g., lead paint sampling, lead air concentration simulations)

Safety Services related tasks:

• 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 (by credit hours) or higher in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Availability to work a minimum of 10 weeks at 40 hours per week.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License (exceptions considered). Reliable transportation is crucial.
• Ability to provide current transcript.

Desired Qualifications:

• Introductory environmental studies coursework
• Safety-related coursework
• Manufacturing-related coursework

Locations: Anna, OH; Marysville, OH; Raymond, OH; East Liberty, OH; Russells Point, OH; Greensburg, IN; Lincoln, AL; Tallapoosa, GA; Torrance, CA.

Benefits:

• Housing accommodations (shared cost or stipend)
• 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 (varies by location)
• Paid overtime (1.5x hourly rate)
• Consideration for full-time employment
• Hourly Wage Range: $23.56 – $31.58 (based on various factors)