About the role#
This summer 2027 internship offers an opportunity to work within the Assembly Equipment Engineering team at Pratt & Whitney. You will work under the guidance of the Assembly Equipment Engineering Supervisor, the Design Chief, and the broader design team. This position is a full-time, on-site role based in Middletown, Connecticut. Please note that U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
What you'll do#
- Gain an understanding of Pratt & Whitney engines, including the assembly and disassembly processes and the custom equipment used to build them.
- Apply your engineering knowledge to solve mechanical engineering problems.
- Use Siemens NX CAD and ANSYS Workbench software to model, draft, and analyze designs for custom assembly equipment.
- Follow all safety policies and procedures while participating in continuous improvement programs.
What you'll need#
- You must be actively enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related STEM field.
- You must remain enrolled through the completion of the internship.
- Experience with CAD software such as Siemens NX, AutoCAD, Solidworks, or CATIA is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Middletown, Connecticut.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About Pratt & Whitney
Pratt and Whitney operates as a business unit of RTX. The company manufactures propulsion systems and auxiliary power units for aircraft. It maintains its headquarters in East Hartford, Connecticut. The organization employs over 30,000 people.
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