Additive Manufacturing Internship - Summer 2027

FlightSafety International • Urbana, IL

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About The Position

The Additive Manufacturing Intern will support the onboarding, testing, validation, and implementation of new metal additive equipment. The intern will help develop updated workflows, design criteria, and documentation as new equipment comes online. This is a paid, 10-week internship beginning June 1, 2027, and concluding August 4, 2027, with an expected schedule of 40 hours per week.

FRASCA, a FlightSafety International company based in Illinois, designs and manufactures simulation technology and components for flight academies, universities, and military organizations worldwide. Its fixed-wing and rotary simulation equipment is designed to prepare pilots for real-world mission scenarios, and more than 3,000 FRASCA simulators have been delivered worldwide.

Requirements

• Must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program working toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at the time of application; GPA must be included on the resume.
• Fundamental knowledge of computer programs, techniques, and concepts relevant to the area of application.
• Strong work ethic; self-motivated, positive, and personable; ability to develop relationships.
• Excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Nice To Haves

• A major in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Control Systems, or Industrial Design is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding, testing, validation, and implementation of new metal additive equipment.
• Help develop updated workflows, design criteria, and documentation as new equipment comes online.
• Understand the company’s brand, customers, product goals, and service operations.
• Rotate through company divisions and offer ideas to grow and improve the business.
• Research, propose ideas and solutions for assigned business-focused projects, and present a final project during the internship.
• Engage with customers or clients and provide service and/or sales.
• Suggest improvements to customer service and internal processes.
• Learn and become proficient in internal software systems.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern