Compressor Aerodynamics (R&D) Intern

Elliott Company; Jeannette (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ebara Elliott Energy is offering a Compressor Aerodynamics (R&D) Intern position at our Jeannette, PA headquarters. You will work on high‑fidelity simulations, prototype test support, and CAD modeling under experienced engineers, driving real‑world, hands‑on project outcomes.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, eligible to work in the U.S. full‑time, and available for a twelve‑week term at our Jeannette campus.

Qualifications

• Major in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering completing minimum of 3 years of a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Full‑time students pursuing an Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis for any employer.

Responsibilities

• Execute high‑fidelity aerodynamic simulations and validate models against baselines.
• Support active prototype test runs and evaluate performance data.
• Develop test‑rig modification proposals using drawings and calculations.
• Assist senior teams with 3D CAD modeling and data acquisition workflows.

Skills

Aerospace Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

3D CAD Modeling

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

2027 Compressor Aerodynamics (R&D) Intern

This is a support role to assist Ebara Elliott Energy (EEE) professionals in our U.S. global headquarters location in Jeannette, PA. Students will receive “hands‑on" experience in the Compressor Aerodynamics (R&D) department in the rotating equipment industry. At EEE, we design, build, refurbish and re‑engineer products used by some of the largest companies in the world. EEE manufactures steam turbines, centrifugal and axial compressors, cryogenic pumps and expanders, power recovery expanders and gas expanders for use in energy markets worldwide.

• All internships will consist of the following elements:
  • Individual projects to own and complete for real‑world hands‑on experience
  • Team project and activities designed to demonstrate cooperation
  • Exposure to the day‑to‑day responsibilities of EEE leadership including participation in company and customer meetings and job shadowing.

The Compressor Aerodynamics (R&D) Intern will lead one or more of the following projects:

• Execute high‑fidelity aerodynamic simulations and validate computational models against existing numerical baselines and historical test data.
• Support active prototype test runs, evaluate system performance data, and modernize data acquisition and reduction workflows.
• Utilize engineering calculations and technical drawings to develop detailed proposals for test‑rig modifications and hardware capability upgrades.
• Assist senior engineering teams with 3D CAD modeling, analytical evaluations, and ad‑hoc experimental research initiatives.

Preferred candidate: Major in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering completing minimum of 3 years of a Bachelor’s Degree. Full‑time students pursuing an Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis for any employer. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. This internship will be based at the EEE headquarters in Jeannette, PA. Candidates must be able to commute to our Jeannette, PA headquarters Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. for twelve weeks.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ebara Elliott Energy is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the federal, state or local laws of the United States. Applicants and employees are protected under U.S. federal law from discrimination.

We are proud of our legacy, but our focus is on the future, putting our tradition of innovation to work on the new challenges facing global energy production and processes. Using advanced technologies, producing high‑quality products, and offering reliable services are just a few of the ways that Ebara Elliott Energy is doing its part to contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future.

Ebara Elliott Energy designs, manufactures, and services technically advanced centrifugal and axial compressors, steam turbines, power recovery expanders, custom pumps, and cryogenic products used in the petrochemical, refining, oil & gas, and liquefied gas industries, as well as in power applications. We employ 2,300 people in 30 locations around the world. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ebara Corporation, a major industrial conglomerate headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Ebara employs 19,000 people and has sales of US $5 billion.