About the role#
As a Design Engineering Intern, you will support Design and Product Engineering tasks. You will work in a team environment to help complete engineering projects on time and within budget to meet customer expectations.
What you'll do#
- Evaluate hardware discrepancies against contract requirements and design integrity to determine technical disposition.
- Generate and maintain computer models and drawings for component parts and assemblies.
- Interface with customers, engineers, and other functional departments to support engineering objectives.
- Assist with various engineering tasks and projects as needed.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor of Science program in Mechanical Engineering.
- Knowledge and understanding of stress analysis.
- Basic familiarity with engineering drawings and geometric tolerancing.
- Strong verbal and technical writing skills.
- Experience with Pro/E Creo CAD software is preferred.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Location & details#
- Location: Euclid, Ohio (On-site).
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: Selected applicants must complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. This role may require the ability to obtain and maintain federal eligibility for access to sensitive information.
About BWXT
BWXT is a manufacturing and engineering company based in Lynchburg, Virginia. It produces nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. The company also supplies components and fuel for commercial nuclear power and manages environmental restoration projects for government facilities. With over 7,000 employees, it operates sites across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
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