Engineering Intern

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The internship position offers hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, supporting the engineering team with product configuration, development and test tasks. You will help develop standardized templates and operator-friendly work instructions for aerospace production equipment.

Ideal candidates are Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science students, with strong analytical skills, programming basics, and a drive to learn in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate student, Senior, or Junior in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science.
• Strong academic / analytical modeling.
• Strong programming, Excel or Google Sheets background.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the engineering team on Product Configuration, New Product Development, Product Design, Manufacturing, and Test Engineering tasks.
• Uses measurement, data collection, analysis, and tools to provide engineering insights.
• Reviews calculations, designs, and documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives and implementation activities.

Skills

Analytical modeling

Programming

Excel/Sheets

Material science knowledge

Education

Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science (in progress)

Job description

Titeflex/US Hose is a global leader in creating and adapting fluid and gas management products and quality programs, Titeflex expertise can be traced to its aerospace roots at the dawning of the space age. We provided solutions and service for demanding fluid and gas transfer requirements, whether the media be corrosive, caustic or combustible, under extreme pressure, temperature and flexing conditions. Primary markets include aerospace, chemical, petro-chemical, pulp and paper, petroleum equipment, heavy equipment, compressed gas, automotive, refrigeration, transportation, and dozens of other niche markets. The company has a long history of expertise in PTFE extrusion and wire braid reinforcement, and composite hose as the new integration of flexible metal hose with the merger of US Hose. Titeflex’s background and experience in stringent and demanding hose requirements plays into the strengths of our applications engineers. We are able to assimilate some of the most difficult and demanding applications known today into customer satisfaction, borrowing from our experience and core technology. Committed to quality, Titeflex Quality Systems are 3rd party certified and has received numerous other certifications and accreditations.

Job Description

The internshipposition is an opportunity for an Engineering student to gain real world and hands on experience in a manufacturing environment, while benefiting STS Aerospace. The purpose of this internship is to develop a standardized template and produce operator-friendly visual work instructions for equipment used in the production of aerospace products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include: Other duties may be assigned.

• Collaboratively works with engineering team members to complete technical tasks associated with Product Configuration, New Product Development, Product Design, Manufacturing, and Test Engineering functions.
• Utilizes a combination of measurement techniques, data collection, analysis, critical thinking, and software skills to provide insight and engineering solutions.
• Familiar with engineering analysis, calculations, and computational tools. Ability to understand engineering theory and develop analysis tools.
• May work with Operational team members to address test and manufacturing processes, equipment, operator safety, tooling, procedures, and work instructions.
• Reviews and checks engineering calculations, design models, drawings, and design documents for technical content, errors, notes, accuracy, functionality, and completion.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives and completion of implementation activities.
• Must be coachable, goal orientated, self-starter, and excel independently or in a collaborative environment.
• Consistently, regularly, and predictably at work and on time.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Qualification/Requirements:

• Graduate student, Senior, or Junior in Mechanical Engineering or Material Science.
• Strong academic / analytical modeling.
• Able to develop mathematical theory validated with actual test results.
• Strong programing, Excel or Google Sheets background.
• Strong Material Science knowledge.

Education and/or Experience

Currently enrolled in four-year technical degreed program from a college or university. Academic transcript required upon application submittal.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. At times, may work cross-functionally, possibly through mentorship and advisement. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.