Intern: Casting Engineer (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney•East Hartford, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, internships, co-ops, and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance skills, and create a safer, more connected world. RTX has 185,000 employees united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With three market-leading businesses, world-class operations, and investments in research and development, RTX offers unique capabilities and opportunities. Pratt & Whitney, a world leader in the design, manufacture, and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems for over 100 years, is part of RTX. This internship offers an opportunity to explore the aerospace and defense industry, learn from and collaborate with industry minds, and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program studying Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 3.0 GPA.
Strong fundamental understanding of investment casting manufacturing process for single crystal nickel based superalloys.

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise in investment casting process, supporting process and manufacturing engineers in the Rapid Prototype Casting Laboratory.
Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify paths to increase casting yield and quality.
Identify and manage risk using lean tools to propose risk management solutions.
Provide analysis and develop recommendations for corrective actions due to process failures.
Disseminate research results through verbal and written communications, including internal reports and presentations.