Mechanical Engineering Intern

Austal USA•Mobile, AL

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineering Intern works alongside experienced professionals and gains insight into the design, development, and execution of maritime solutions. The intern supports mechanical design and analysis for ship systems, including propulsion and HVAC, and contributes to engineering projects and product-development deliverables involving cost, reliability, and manufacturing objectives. The position works with engineers, production personnel, other Austal departments as directed, and equipment suppliers. The intern will work in production-facility offices and spend significant time working with and around production in a construction-based environment. Candidates will be trained on current CAD software and are expected to demonstrate basic navigational expertise within the software during their first 30 days of employment. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, provide proof of US Person Status, meet the stated criminal-conviction eligibility guidelines, and be willing to submit to a drug screen and background check. Austal USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination, retaliation, and harassment on legally protected bases.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Engineering or Naval Architecture at an accredited university.
Currently maintaining a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Successful completion of the second semester of the discipline-specific Engineering or Naval Architecture curriculum, based on the latest release date.
Proficiency in MS Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Eagerness to learn and contribute to complex engineering projects.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Ability to work in a production environment.
Demonstrated project and time-management skills.
Systematic troubleshooting and root-cause-analysis abilities.
Strong sense of ownership.
Ability to clearly and effectively communicate technical and design issues to internal and external customers.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
At least 18 years of age at the time of application.
Able to provide proof of US Person Status.
Must meet the stated criminal-conviction eligibility guidelines: no felony convictions for theft/deception or violent crimes within seven years of the disposition date, and no felony convictions for drug crimes within three years of the disposition date.
Willingness to submit to a drug screen and background check.
Must demonstrate basic navigation expertise in current CAD software within the first 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD design software.

Responsibilities

Support mechanical design and analysis for ship systems, including propulsion and HVAC systems.
Perform basic engineering calculations.
Create, change, or maintain technical documentation supporting ship-design products.
Contribute innovative approaches and ideas.
Interface with suppliers regarding engineering specification and documentation inquiries.
Evaluate and solve technical issues in product development.
Update and validate Purchase Specifications according to internal guidance.
Update Vendor-Furnished Information according to supervisor guidance.
Perform 2D CAD red-line mark-ups from supervisory engineers.
Support cost-saving activities.
Generate reports as required.
Collaborate with internal and external customers on technical matters.
Support field surveys and other field-related tasks as directed by the immediate supervisor and in support of the Field Engineering group.
Contribute to assigned projects and maintain appropriate engineering procedures throughout product development to achieve deliverables for cost, reliability, and manufacturing objectives.
Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned.