Associate Engineer - Design and Configuration

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.•Pooler, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Mitsubishi Power in Savannah, Georgia is seeking Engineering Interns to begin in Fall 2026. As part of our IGNITE Internship Program, you won’t just observe—you’ll contribute. At Mitsubishi Power, we’re more than a team—we’re a family driving the global energy transition. Interns gain hands-on experience, tackle real-world challenges, and help shape innovative energy solutions in a collaborative, inclusive environment where every voice matters. This role is designed for students enrolled in college coursework who can work 20–28 hours per week onsite while attending classes. Preference will be given to candidates available to remain with Mitsubishi Power for 8 months or longer, providing continuity on key projects and maximizing their development experience. Potential project domains include: Robotic coating and welding applications, 3D printing for tooling and rapid prototyping, Heavy machining operations, Lifting systems, tooling design, and large-scale assembly. Join us in Savannah and help build the future of energy—one breakthrough at a time.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in engineering from an accredited college or university with a graduation date of December 2027 or later.
Ability to work onsite in Pooler, GA for 20–28 hours per week during the academic semester while taking classes.
Availability to commit to the internship for a minimum of 8 months while maintaining student status.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as industry reports and technical journals.
Ability to make judgment decisions based on material specifications or technical requirements
Advanced personal computer skills including electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, drawings, programming language, etc.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates available to remain with Mitsubishi Power for 8 months or longer

Responsibilities

Demonstrates our core competencies: Action oriented, change champion, customer-focused, developing self & others, and ownership
Build foundational knowledge of gas turbine sub-assemblies, including measurements, technical drawings, and standards.
Support manufacturing floor operations by developing and testing improvement initiatives.
Lead and contribute to continuous improvement (CI) projects.
Interpret technical reports and work instructions with accuracy.
Ensure proper documentation of quality processes and standards.
Assist in process optimization, automation integration, and elimination of non-value-added activities.
Interpret and create engineering drawings to support manufacturing needs.