R&D Turbine Development Intern (FEA/CFD)

Elliott Company; Jeannette (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ebara Elliott Energy is seeking a Turbine Development (R&D) Intern at our Jeannette, PA headquarters. The role provides hands-on experience in a rotating equipment environment with real projects and exposure to leadership meetings and job shadowing.

Preferred candidates are Mechanical Engineering majors (junior year or higher) with FEA/CFD experience. The internship runs for twelve weeks, Monday through Friday, with a 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. schedule.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Mechanical Engineering degree with minimum junior year completed.
• FEA or CFD experience is required.
• U.S. work authorization is required for this internship.

Responsibilities

• Build detailed finite element models to simulate component stress, thermal loads, and mechanical behavior under varying operating conditions.
• Conduct structural frequency and modal analyses to identify vibration risks, mitigate resonance, and improve long-term component durability.
• Evaluate and refine geometric profiles using advanced fluid dynamics concepts to maximize operational efficiency and output.
• Translate simulation findings into actionable engineering recommendations to support active R&D and product development initiatives.

Skills

FEA

CFD

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Ebara Elliott Energy is seeking a Turbine Development (R&D) Intern at our Jeannette, PA headquarters. The role provides hands-on experience in a rotating equipment environment with real projects and exposure to leadership meetings and job shadowing.

Preferred candidates are Mechanical Engineering majors (junior year or higher) with FEA/CFD experience. The internship runs for twelve weeks, Monday through Friday, with a 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. schedule.