Program Engineering Intern

Description

• Actively contribute innovative approaches and ideas
• Interface with suppliers on engineering specification/documentation inquiries
• Evaluate and solve technical issues in product development
• Updates and validates Purchase Specifications, per internal guidance
• Performs 2D CAD red-line mark-ups from supervisory engineers
• Updates Vendor-Furnished Information, per supervisor guidance
• Generate reports, as required
• Support cost saving activities
• Collaborate with both internal and external customers on technical matters
• Mechanical Engineering: Support mechanical design and analysis for ship systems, including propulsion and HVAC systems.
• Participate in supporting field surveys and other field-related tasks, as directed by immediate supervisor and in support of the Field Engineering group
• Program Engineering: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Create, change, or maintain technical documentation in support of ship design products
• Performs basic engineering calculations
• Electrical Engineering: Assist in the design, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical systems and components.
• Naval Architecture: Contribute to hull form design, stability calculations, and weight assessments.
• Contribute to assigned projects and maintain appropriate engineering procedures throughout the product development process to achieve engineering deliverables which include cost, reliability and manufacturing objectives

Requirements

• Candidate will be working in our production facility offices, with significant time working with and around production. Must be comfortable working in a construction-based environment.
• Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:
• Systematic troubleshooting abilities/root cause analysis
• Strong sense of ownership
• Ability to work in a Production environment
• Strong written and communication skills required
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to complex engineering projects
• Proficiency in MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Currently maintaining a minimum 2.0 overall grade point average (4.0 scale)
• Willing to submit to a drug screen
• 18 years of age or older at time of application
• No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
• Demonstrated knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD design software preferred
• Willing to submit to a background check
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Naval Architecture with an accredited university
• Successful completion of Second Semester of discipline-specific Engineering or Naval Architecture Curriculum (latest release date).
• Candidates will be trained on current Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) software and must demonstrate basic navigational expertise within first 30 days of employment.
• Computer – applicable software
• Demonstrated project and time management skills
• Must be able to clearly and effectively communicate technical and design issues to external and internal customers
• Able to provide proof of US Person Status
• No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
• Ability to work in a high paced team-oriented environment

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance