Engineering Intern
Core Job Responsibilities
Assist in the design, fabrication, and testing of Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels (COPVs)
- Filament winding of composite structures (fiber set-up, resin mixing, machine operation, etc.)
- Cycle and burst testing (test set up, pump operation, clean up, etc.)
- CAD work (SolidWorks)
- Finite Element Analysis of composite structures
Assist in the design and fabrication of test fixtures and other shop necessities
- Metal work including lathe work, mill work, cutting, and welding
- Wood work including cutting and drilling (building shipping crates)
Help manage a preventive maintenance program for equipment including filament winding machines, industrial ovens, air compressors, forklifts, pump systems, etc.
- Perform regular maintenance tasks such as checking/ changing fluids and filters, greasing chains, inspecting belts, etc.
Assist in the maintenance of an AS9100 quality system (aerospace standard based on ISO 9001)
- Assist in the creation of document templates, process controls, and shop floor work instructions
- Scan and file project documents in the quality management system
Help manage shop cleaning, organization, and materials inventory
- Assist in the floor plan, layout, and process flow of a new fabrication shop
- Lead efforts to ensure that every tool and material has a place and is returned after use
- Perform organization tasks such as returning tools and materials to their proper places, sweeping, dusting, clearing work surfaces, and taking out trash
- Perform inventory management tasks such as checking shelved quantities and placing orders
Typical Minimum Eligibility Requirements
- Pursuing a degree in an Engineering Discipline (Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical) from an accredited university
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook)
Desired Skills
- SolidWorks or other CAD
- Technical writing
- Basic engineering skills (design, analysis, problem-solving, coding, etc.)
- Data acquisition, instrumentation, and test system operation
- Hands-on work experience
- Construction, landscaping, engine maintenance, heavy machinery, hand tools, etc.
- Composites experience, welding and/or machining experience are particularly beneficial