About the role#
This is a part-time, paid internship based in Mobile, Alabama. You will work alongside experienced professionals to gain insight into the design, development, and execution of maritime solutions. This role is on-site and requires you to work in a construction-based production environment.
What you'll do#
- Support mechanical design and analysis for ship systems, such as propulsion and HVAC.
- Perform basic engineering calculations.
- Create, change, and maintain technical documentation for ship design products.
- Evaluate and solve technical issues during product development.
- Update and validate purchase specifications and vendor-furnished information.
- Perform 2D CAD red-line mark-ups.
- Interface with suppliers regarding engineering documentation.
- Collaborate with internal and external customers on technical matters.
- Participate in field surveys and other field-related tasks.
- Support cost-saving activities and generate reports.
- Contribute innovative ideas to assigned projects while following engineering procedures.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Naval Architecture at an accredited university.
- Successful completion of the second semester of your discipline-specific curriculum.
- Minimum 2.0 overall grade point average.
- Proficiency in MS Office products.
- Demonstrated knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD design software is preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage projects and time effectively.
- Systematic troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
- A strong sense of ownership and an eagerness to learn.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented production environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Mobile, Alabama.
- Employment Type: Part-time, on-site.
- Eligibility: You must be 18 years of age or older and able to provide proof of US Person Status. You must be willing to submit to a background check and drug screen.
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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