About the role#
This is a paid, full-time Electromechanical Engineering internship based in Mt Vernon, Indiana. You will support the Robotic and Welding Engineering teams by assisting with shop floor operations and improving process efficiency. This role involves hands-on work with equipment and systems, requiring a mix of technical tasks and documentation support.
What you'll do#
- Learn and carry out basic shop floor and contract engineering duties.
- Lead 5S and process improvement projects for specific shop operation jobs.
- Assist with the development of equipment and robotic systems.
- Perform system audits to verify operability.
- Apply knowledge of electromechanical systems to support shop floor operations and troubleshoot welding equipment.
- Create job-specific aids, equipment instructions, and checklists.
- Carry out individual and team-based operational efficiency projects.
- Support data collection and analysis for process metrics.
- Ensure shop processes and equipment operations meet customer specifications and good work practices.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a full-time student in an Electromechanical Engineering or Electromechanical Engineering Technology program.
- At least sophomore status with sufficient credits.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong technical problem-solving abilities and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Knowledge of basic electromechanical systems.
- ABET accreditation, prior internship experience, and experience in a heavy manufacturing environment are preferred.
- Knowledge of robotics or automated processes is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Mt Vernon, Indiana (On-site).
- Term: Rolling.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: $27.48 - $30.22 per hour.
- Note: A housing stipend is available for interns living more than 50 miles from the work site.
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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