Sustainability Co-op: Carbon, Hydrogen & Circularity

Overview

Energy and Sustainability Co‑op – Fall 2026 offers multiple openings across departments for the August‑December session. Honda provides both single and multi‑semester co‑ops and internships. College students must apply to the requisition that matches their major and semester of interest. Applicants requiring sponsorship for employment‑visa status (e.g., F‑1 CPT/OPT, H‑1B, TN) will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Carbon Neutral Solutions
  • Participate in the development and implementation of carbon accounting methods.
  • Assist in creating strategies for carbon footprint reduction in company operations.
  • Contribute to lifecycle assessment projects to evaluate the environmental impact of products or services.
  • Research and evaluate current and future trends/options in carbon neutral technologies.
• Hydrogen Fuel Cells
  • Support the research and application of hydrogen fuel cell technologies.
  • Collaborate on pilot projects and business development for integrating hydrogen fuel cells into new applications.
  • Research and develop business strategy for green hydrogen.
• Resource Circularity
  • Aid in the development of circular economy initiatives, such as recycling programs or materials repurposing.
  • Perform research on sustainable materials management and waste reduction practices.
  • Work with cross‑functional teams to enhance resource efficiency and sustainability in manufacturing processes.
• General Duties
  • Assist with the development of sustainability reports and documentation.
  • Support sustainability certification processes for the company.
  • Participate in the identification and application for sustainability grants or incentives.
  • Collaborate with teams to integrate sustainable design principles into new products.
  • Conduct energy audits and recommend energy‑saving measures.
  • Assist with the implementation of energy management systems.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• General engineering coursework.
• Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher (current transcript required).
• Class status of sophomore (by credit hour) or above.
• Minimum 10 weeks at 40 hours per week availability.
• Enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program studying Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work each day.

Desired

• Experience and/or interest in sustainability.

Position Locations

• Torrance, California
• Marysville, Ohio

Benefits

• Hourly wage range: $23.35 – $35.22 (based on location, experience, education, and other factors).
• Paid overtime: 1.5 × hourly rate for any overtime worked.
• Housing accommodations: shared-cost housing or stipend based on location.
• Mentorship: each co‑op is assigned a mentor in the department.
• Performance feedback: scheduled mid‑term and final evaluations.
• Wellness center access: on‑site gym facilities, group fitness classes, and other amenities (varies by location).