Engineering Intern - Research & Technology

Albany International • Rochester, NH

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About The Position

The AEC intern program is designed to provide firsthand working knowledge of various aspects of the design and manufacturing processes for composite materials. Within the R&T organization, we are focused on developing AEC's unique capabilities in creating 3D woven composite parts. The candidate will develop valuable problem-solving skills while assisting with composite material characterization, including understanding test standards, sample preparation, testing, data collection, post-processing, report generation and archiving.

Requirements

• Completed at least two years (three years preferred) towards a BS degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering.
• GPA of 3.0 (3.5 preferred).
• Practical knowledge of Python, MATLAB, or similar scripting language.
• Practical knowledge of any Computer Aided Design (CAD) or Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) application such as CATIA, SolidWorks, NX, PTC Creo (Pro/E), Abaqus/CAE, Ansys Workbench, etc.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Knowledge of composites and/or textile materials and processes is considered a strong plus.

Nice To Haves

• Team and people skills that are required to ensure efficient execution of tasks.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Effective communication.
• Well organized and disciplined.
• Able to identify problems and willing to make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Assisting a Senior Engineer with mechanical testing of composites, including data reduction and analysis.
• Reviewing ASTM Standards for test principles and procedures, including sample sizes.
• Creating sample cut plans and developing an algorithmic way to automatically generate cut plans.
• Preparing samples to be tested, including waterjet cutting, installing gauges, etc.
• Testing samples or observing testing at an independent laboratory.
• Reviewing raw data, post-processing the data, creating a test report and presenting data.
• Archiving data in a test database.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Textile Mills
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees