Engineering Intern - Materials and Processes Engineer

Columbia Helicopters • Aurora, OR

6h

About The Position

The Materials and Processes Engineer Intern will work under the guidance of experienced engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the development of world-class aerospace hardware. This internship is designed to develop engineering talent with a passion for aviation through hands-on exposure to rotorcraft materials and processes engineering activities, including design support, analysis, testing, and validation efforts.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Interest in aerospace materials and processes engineering; prior internship, coursework, or project experience in aerospace or manufacturing is a plus.
• Basic familiarity with aerospace materials and inspection methods (e.g., Ultrasonic, Eddy Current, Fluorescent Dye Penetrant, Magnetic Particle Inspection, X-ray) preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document work clearly.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and maintain positive working relationships with engineers, technicians, and other stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and work under supervision while progressively developing independence.

Responsibilities

• Support cross-functional engineering teams in the review of manufacturing materials and process planning to gain exposure to aerospace production requirements and supplier capabilities.
• Assist materials engineers in collaborating with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to help define material requirements and support implementation of production solutions.
• Participate in qualification testing activities for new parts and/or new suppliers by assisting with test setup, data collection, and documentation, including exposure to metallurgical and fatigue testing.
• Support engineering investigations related to hardware discrepancies by assisting in data gathering, analysis, and documentation under supervision. Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities as a learning opportunity.
• Assist with new and/or replacement product evaluations by supporting material-related studies such as corrosion resistance, stress corrosion, fuel compatibility, and metallic and non-metallic joining techniques.
• Participate in laboratory and manufacturing experiments, assist with data analysis, and help prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Attend design reviews, engineering meetings, and technical discussions to gain exposure to engineering decision-making processes.
• Conduct oneself in accordance with the Company’s Core Values.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of engineering and learning objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern