Long-Term Internship - Engineering Technical Aide

Airbus•Wichita, KS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Technical Aide Intern will work with the lifecycle of technical documentation, manage engineering databases, and support the design dataset release process. As capabilities expand, responsibilities will evolve, offering an insider’s look at real-world aerospace workflows and the unique opportunity to develop high-demand CATIA drafting skills. This position is a stepping stone into other Engineering Intern positions.

Requirements

Current student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace/Mechanical/Civil Engineering degree.
Curriculum exposure in airframe design, static analysis, mechanics of materials, and/or a CAD application is desired.
Must be currently located in the Wichita, KS metro area as this is a multi-semester, onsite work opportunity.
Proficiency with MS Office and G-Suite.
Ability to work in a dynamic team environment.
Ability to interpret and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and bill of material systems.
Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
Dependable, self-motivated and accessible.
A strong computer background, including MS Office application experience (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Suite application experience (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail).
Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and disciplines.
Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)
Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings; daily.
Hearing: able to hear in order to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear safety warnings or alarms; daily.
Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications; daily
Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment; daily.
Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs; once a month.
Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs; once a month.
Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools; once a month.
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer; daily.
Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices; daily.
Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces; daily.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Nice To Haves

Currently pursuing a Minor in Computer Science
Airframe design, MRB, CATIA, ISAMI, PATRAN, and NASTRAN.
Google Site development and/or maintenance.
Knowledge of maintenance repair shop practices, equipment and capabilities.
Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visit, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

Responsibilities

Search for technical documents in different relevant databases
Release documents into the ADS/EDS Database System
Provide the engineering team with the appropriate technical document templates
Support various engineering database system operations and processes.
Support Functional Review Process and Design Dataset releases.
Initiate engineering documents by creating issue/reference numbers
Review technical documents for appropriate format, grammar, and syntax.
Gather signatures on documents ready for release.
Create Adobe PDF files of current documents.
Electronically scan documents into the appropriate libraries.
Coordinate drawing distribution.
Assist in the development of presentation material (predominantly illustration development and data presentation.)
Create and Revise technical documents according to document mark-ups and guidance from Technical leadership.
Create and Revise Project related documents
Maintain Technical Signature forms for each engineer in the team
Print documents or information at the request of the engineer
Assist in coordination as required with Customers and Suppliers
Develop CATIA skills to eventually provide drafting support for the engineering team