Factory Enablement Digital Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)
About The Position
The Factory Enablement Intern will support Advanced Operations Engineering in developing and deploying digital tools to modernize aerospace manufacturing. The role offers hands-on experience with technologies used in Smart Factory environments, working alongside experienced engineers and technologists to investigate emerging technologies, assist with pilot projects, and strengthen digital capabilities across manufacturing sites. The intern will explore technologies such as AI, IoT devices, and factory software; help assess their potential to improve manufacturing safety, quality, and productivity; and support prototype and pilot deployments. Work may include gathering data, documenting results, configuring digital tools, identifying workflow or data challenges, preparing standardized deployment materials, communicating project results to non-technical audiences, and troubleshooting digital tools or connectivity under the guidance of site engineers or technologists. The role collaborates with DT/IT, EHS, Quality, Supply Chain, and shop-floor technicians.
Requirements
- Must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, a related field, or a related STEM major, and remain actively enrolled through completion of the internship/co-op session.
- Experience with modern technologies such as Python, Power BI, IoT systems (for example, Ignition or Kepware), automation, or industrial software (MES, ERP, or PLM).
- Experience working with data, including cleaning, organizing, visualizing, or interpreting it.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in manufacturing environments and hands-on digital problem solving.
- Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
Responsibilities
- Research emerging technologies, including AI, IoT devices, and factory software, and help evaluate their potential to improve safety, quality, or productivity.
- Assist with proof-of-concept projects by gathering data, documenting results, configuring digital tools, and preparing materials for scaling successful pilots.
- Help identify workflow or data challenges and propose practical digital enhancements.
- Create standardized documentation or templates to support deployment of technologies across multiple sites.
- Collaborate with DT/IT, EHS, Quality, Supply Chain, and shop-floor technicians to understand needs and translate them into digital requirements.
- Prepare summaries, diagrams, or presentations explaining digital concepts or project results to non-technical audiences.
- Assist with troubleshooting digital tools or connectivity under the guidance of site engineers or technologists.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
