Intern (Funct-Engineering)

Applied Composites (AC) is seeking an Intern, Engineering.  This is a student, or a recent graduate undergoing on-the-job supervised training in preparation of a desired career.  The individual performs a variety of tasks that provide engineering support to different company functional areas.

About AC: Come and join the Applied Composites team. We are a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering and tooling to the aerospace, defense and space system markets. Our employees are treated with respect and given the support, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive. If you are looking for a company that values and develops its employees while offering engaging work, Applied Composites may be the place for you.

Job Accountabilities:

• Provides engineering support for manufacturing, testing, and design engineering groups
• Assists with various projects using engineering software (CREO 4, FEMAP, Nastran, Etc.) generating solid models, drawings and finite element analysis results
• Hands-on fabrication of aerospace hardware using machining equipment, tools, tooling and assembly fixtures
• Working with test group planning, conducting, documenting and reporting of testing results
• Using Microsoft Office software to generate Work Instruction documents and engineering related presentations
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required: preferred 20 hours per week during quarter/semester, fulltime during summer

 Job Specifications:
 
 Education:  A Secondary Certificate/High School Diploma/GED and at least two years schooling pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in aerospace, mechanical or structural engineering
Years’ Experience:  0-2 years of relevant work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations
 Skills:

• Strong attention to detail, good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize with changing situations
• Experience or background with composite materials is a plus
• Experience with CREO, CATIA or similar solid modeling software
• Experience with FEMAP, NASTRAN or other similar finite element analysis software
• Understanding of structural mechanics and performing hand calculations for structural analysis verification
• Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to drive tasks to completion
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

AC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.