Welding Engineer Intern - AAT

Austal USA • Danville, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Austal USA Advanced Technologies is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Welding Engineering Intern to support its Additive Manufacturing team. The intern will gain hands-on experience with production welding processes, procedure development, and quality control, working alongside senior engineers on projects involving parameter development and material maturity. The position is associated with Austal USA AT’s technology hub in Charlottesville, Virginia, and its work supporting the U.S. Navy’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Danville, Virginia.

The intern will assist with developing and qualifying welding procedures, testing and reporting parameter-development samples, troubleshooting robotic and automated welding systems, and maintaining technical documentation in compliance with applicable codes and standards, including Mil Spec. The role also includes completing a major process-improvement project focused on parameter development for additive manufacturing applications and following company safety requirements. Other responsibilities may be assigned.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Welding Engineering or Welding Engineering Technology at an accredited university.
• Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Successfully complete the fourth semester of the discipline-specific engineering curriculum (latest release date).
• Basic understanding of welding processes, including GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW, and of metallurgy.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with CAD software.
• Proficiency with MS Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivation to learn and succeed, and ability to communicate innovative approaches and ideas to a supervisor.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented 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 U.S. Person Status.
• Willing to submit to a drug screen and background check.
• No felony convictions of theft/deception or violent crimes within seven years from the disposition date, and no felony convictions of drug crimes within three years from the disposition date.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD design software.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or metal-fabrication environment.
• Familiarity with robotic welding programming.
• Active participation in organizations such as the American Welding Society (AWS).

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, testing, and qualifying Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR).
• Support testing and reporting of parameter-development samples.
• Troubleshoot robotic and automated welding systems.
• Review and update welding documents and ensure compliance with codes and standards, including Mil Spec.
• Complete an assigned major process-improvement project focused on parameter development for additive manufacturing applications.
• Ensure activities meet company safety requirements.
• Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern