Automation & Robotics Engineering Intern

Chromalloy; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Chromalloy is seeking an Engineering Intern - Automation & Robotics to join the Gear Up Early Career Program. You will gain hands-on experience supporting aerospace component manufacturing and repair while developing skills alongside experienced engineers and automation specialists.

You will work with collaborative robots, machine vision, automated marking, data acquisition, and process improvement in an FAA Repair Station environment, learning aerospace manufacturing safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Strong academic standing and available for the duration of the internship
• Interest in industrial automation, robotics, aerospace manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 technologies
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently

Responsibilities

• Assist with integration and testing of collaborative robots (COBOTs), end-of-arm tooling, weighing systems, machine vision technologies, and automated marking equipment
• Support development and documentation of repair processes for turbine, compressor, and combustor components
• Assist with process improvement initiatives through data collection, analysis, and structured problem-solving methods
• Track process metrics and KPIs to support manufacturing and repair process performance
• Support engineering projects through technical documentation, data gathering, testing, and project coordination activities
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams on continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with evaluating equipment, tooling, and process design alternatives
• Help troubleshoot production and process-related issues while supporting root cause analysis activities
• Prepare technical reports, procedures, specifications, and presentations
• Present project findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders
• Learn and comply with aerospace manufacturing, FAA, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

English fluency

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX CAD

PLC systems

HMI systems

Python

Job description

Chromalloy is seeking an Engineering Intern - Automation & Robotics to join the Gear Up Early Career Program. You will gain hands-on experience supporting aerospace component manufacturing and repair while developing skills alongside experienced engineers and automation specialists.

You will work with collaborative robots, machine vision, automated marking, data acquisition, and process improvement in an FAA Repair Station environment, learning aerospace manufacturing safety and regulatory