About the role#
As an Electrical Engineering Intern at Austal USA, you will work alongside experienced professionals on the design, development, and execution of maritime solutions. You will gain hands-on experience in a production environment, contributing to complex engineering projects while learning from our team.
What you'll do#
- Assist in the design, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical systems and components.
- Perform basic engineering calculations and generate technical reports.
- Create and maintain technical documentation to support ship design products.
- Interface with suppliers regarding engineering specifications and documentation.
- Evaluate and solve technical issues during product development.
- Update and validate purchase specifications and vendor-furnished information.
- Perform 2D CAD red-line mark-ups.
- Collaborate with internal and external customers on technical matters.
- Participate in field surveys and other field-related tasks.
- Support cost-saving activities and contribute your own ideas.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program for Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Naval Architecture at an accredited university.
- Completion of the second semester of your discipline-specific curriculum.
- A minimum 2.0 overall GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Proficiency in MS Office products.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Project and time management skills with a strong sense of ownership.
- Systematic troubleshooting and root cause analysis abilities.
- Knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD design software is preferred.
- Ability to work in a production environment and a team-oriented setting.
- You must be 18 years of age or older and able to provide proof of US Person status.
- You must pass a background check and drug screen, with no felony convictions for theft, deception, or violent crimes within seven years, or drug crimes within three years.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site internship based in Mobile, Alabama.
- The position is part-time with a rolling term.
About Austal USA
Austal USA is a ship manufacturer founded in 1999. Based in Mobile, Alabama, the company produces both aluminum and steel vessels for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. It operates additional service centers in San Diego and Singapore, along with a technology center in Virginia. The workforce consists of 1,001 to 5,000 employees who utilize lean manufacturing principles to build ships.
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