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Environmental/Safety/Sustainability Co-op/Intern - Spring 2027

This job description reflects potential openings for the Spring 2027  Co-op/Internship Session (January-April/May). This is a general job description and represents multiple openings in various departments.  Honda offers both single and multi-semester co-ops and inte rnships. College students must apply to the requisition pertaining to their major and semester of interest.

Please note:  Sponsorship for employment visa status for these positions is unavailable. Applicants requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., F-1 CPT/OPT, H-1B, TN, etc.) will not be considered.

More about the Environmental/Safety/Sustainability Co-op/Intern at Honda

The descriptions below reflect potential environments and duties within our various Environmental, Safety, and Sustainability Co-op/Intern positions that we offer. Work environments and projects may include but are not limited to:

Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) and Manufacturing Safety

• Support safety compliance activities related to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) regulatory requirements
• Conduct confined space evaluations, maintain confined space inventories, and support safety audits
• Assist with hazard identification and mitigation efforts, including arc flash, fall hazard, and ergonomic analyses
• Support safety compliance implementation, data tracking, and auditing activities
• Assist with plant safety programs, including respiratory protection, PPE, lead compliance, hearing conservation, and confined space programs
• Plan, collect, process, and communicate industrial hygiene samples (air, noise, breathing air)
• Schedule and track associate respiratory and audiometric testing
• Support safety training development and program documentation

Environmental Compliance and Environmental Engineering Support

• Assist with air compliance testing and Title V Air Permit updates
• Prepare and submit Hazardous Chemical Inventory reports for state and EPA agencies
• Track chemical usage, hazardous waste generation, and waste samples/profiles
• Organize and maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) documentation
• Support ISO documentation evaluation, updates, and compliance activities
• Complete and submit State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) reports and provide improvement recommendations
• Assist with ergonomic evaluations and documentation in tracking systems
• Support evaluations of new model processes and equipment to minimize environmental and ergonomic risks
• Support special projects, including new model launches and process modifications

Sustainability & Carbon Neutral Initiatives

• Support the development and implementation of carbon accounting and carbon footprint reduction strategies
• Assist with lifecycle assessments (LCA) to evaluate environmental impacts of products and services
• Research current and emerging carbon‑neutral technologies and sustainability best practices
• Support sustainability data analysis and reporting to inform environmental strategy

Resource Circularity and Sustainable Manufacturing

• Support circular economic initiatives such as recycling programs and material repurposing efforts
• Research sustainable materials management and waste reduction practices
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve resource efficiency and sustainability in manufacturing processes

What you need to be successful in this role

Required :

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• General Coursework 
• Minimum 2.5 Cumulative GPA or higher (You will be required to provide your current transcript)
• Class status- Sophomore (by credit hour) or above
• Availability to work a minimum of 10 weeks at 40 hours per week
• Enrollment in a Bachelors degree or Master's  degree program studying Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• Valid U.S. Driver's License (exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis)
• Ability to secure own transportation to and from work each day
• *Public transportation and ride share services are limited in some of our locations.  Co-ops are responsible for securing their own transportation to and from work each day and must have a reliable plan for transportation in order to be eligible for a position. Regular in-person attendance is required, and transportation issues will not be excused.

Position Locations

Environmental/Safety/Sustainability Co-op/Intern positions are offered in the cities/states listed below, if you are selected to move forward in the process, you will be given the opportunity to make selections on your location preferences:

• Marysville, Ohio (45 minutes northwest of Columbus, Ohio)  
• Torrance, California (30 minutes south of Downtown Los Angeles, California) 

Honda Co-operative and Learning Internships Program Benefits

Housing Accommodations:  Honda offers housing at a shared cost or a housing stipend based on location for our Co-ops and Interns. It is not required to opt-in to but is available should you need housing at the time of your Co-op/ Internship with Honda.

Honda Business Resource Groups:  One of the ways Honda gives diversity a voice is through its business resource groups. The associate-led, company-supported groups have members aligned across different dimensions of diversity such as gender, ethnicity, ability, life stage and experiences. The groups provide networking opportunities, a chance to give back and professional development. Some groups have even given feedback on Honda products, making them more appealing to all. Embracing all views is what will drive us into the future. Honda wants passionate, driven people to be a part of that future.

Performance Feedback:  Honda Co-ops and Interns will have the opportunity to receive informal and formal feedback from their leaders, ask questions and express future interest in a scheduled mid-term and final evaluation.

Mentorship:  Each Co-op/ Intern is assigned a mentor in your department to help you navigate your time at Honda.

On-site Wellness Center:  Co-ops and Interns have access to join our Wellness Centers (varies by location). Our Wellness Centers are full gyms equipped with cardio machines, weights, basketball courts, pools, dieticians, personal trainers and group fitness classes.

Paid overtime:  Co-ops and Interns will receive 1.5 times their hourly rate of pay for any overtime worked.

Consideration for full-time employment:  Our Cooperative Learning Internships program is utilized as a talent pipeline for our full-time positions!

Hourly Wage Range: $23.35-$35.22

Pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to, geographic location, work experience, education, etc.

Additional details regarding Honda Co-op and Intern benefits are provided upon offer.