Mechanical Engineering Intern

Austal USA; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Austal USA is seeking Engineering Interns in Mobile, Alabama, to work with experienced professionals on design, development, and execution of maritime solutions. You'll support mechanical design for ship systems, perform basic calculations, and help create technical documentation.

Candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's in Engineering or Naval Architecture, with minimum GPA 2.0, and should be eager to learn, collaborate in a fast-paced production environment, and communicate technical issues

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Naval Architecture.
• Minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Completed second semester of discipline-specific Engineering/Naval Architecture curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, development, and execution of maritime solutions.
• Support mechanical design and analysis for ship systems.
• Perform basic engineering calculations.
• Create, change, or maintain technical documentation.
• Interact with suppliers on engineering inquiries.
• Contribute to cost saving activities and generate reports.
• Support field surveys and field-related tasks.
• Contribute to project deliverables including cost, reliability, and manufacturability.

Skills

CAD software

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/Naval Architecture

Tools

CAD design software

Job description

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engineering Interns will work alongside experienced professionals, gaining insight into the design, development, and execution of cutting-edge maritime solutions.


• Mechanical Engineering: Support mechanical design and analysis for ship systems, including propulsion and HVAC systems.


• Performs basic engineering calculations.


• Create, change, or maintain technical documentation in support of ship design products.


• Actively contribute innovative approaches and ideas.


• Interface with suppliers on engineering specification/documentation inquiries.


• Evaluate and solve technical issues in product development.


• Updates and validates Purchase Specifications, per internal guidance.


• Updates Vendor-Furnished Information, per supervisor guidance.


• Performs 2D CAD red-line mark-ups from supervisory engineers.


• Support cost saving activities.


• Generate reports, as required.


• Collaborate with both internal and external customers on technical matters.


• Participate in supporting field surveys and other field-related tasks, as directed by immediate supervisor and in support of the Field Engineering group.


• Contribute to assigned projects and maintain appropriate engineering procedures throughout the product development process to achieve engineering deliverables which include cost, reliability and manufacturing objectives.


• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Naval Architecture with an accredited university.


• Currently maintaining a minimum 2.0 overall grade point average (4.0 scale).


• Successful completion of Second Semester of discipline-specific Engineering or Naval Architecture Curriculum (latest release date).


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


• Proficiency in MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).


• Eagerness to learn and contribute to complex engineering projects.


• Ability to work in a high paced team-oriented environment.


• Ability to work in a Production environment.


• Demonstrated project and time management skills.


• Systematic troubleshooting abilities/root cause analysis.


• Strong sense of ownership.


• Must be able to clearly and effectively communicate technical and design issues to external and internal customers.


• Strong written and communication skills required.

TOOLS

• Computer – applicable software.

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES

Candidate will be trained on current Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) software and must demonstrate basic navigational expertise within first 30 days of employment. Candidate will be working in our production facility offices, with significant time working with and around production. Must be comfortable working in a construction-based environment. Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA: 18 years of age or older at time of application. Able to provide proof of US Person Status. No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date. No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date. Willing to submit to a drug screen. Willing to submit to a background check. Austal USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Company policy prohibits discrimination, retaliation, or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. This Policy applies to recruiting, hiring, promotions, demotions, transfers, compensation, raises, benefits, training, facilities, discipline, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Equal Employment Commitment. Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932. Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.

Austal USA is a ship manufacturer headquartered in Mobile, Ala., with service centers in San Diego and Singapore and a technology center in Charlottesville, Va. With the most modern steel panel line in the shipbuilding industry, Austal USA’s facility is capable of supporting the manufacture of both aluminum and steel ships. Austal USA leverages a moving module production line and strict adherence to lean manufacturing principles to consistently deliver on-schedule and on-budget. Austal USA is currently under contract for several programs, including the U.S. Coast Guard’s Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), the TAGOS-25 ocean surveillance ships, the Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF), the Navajo-class Towing, Salvage and Rescue ships (T-ATS), the Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS), the Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium (AFDM), and the Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), and is supporting Navy unmanned vessel programs leveraging its advanced machinery control system. Austal USA’s service business provides global support to U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command and other customers. Austal USA’s San Diego Service Center includes a waterfront facility that will have the capability to drydock small combatants and similar sized ships. Earning 23 safety excellence awards, Austal USA continues to be one of the safest shipyards in America.