Controls & Automation Intern - Rochester, NH

Job Purpose

The AEC intern program is designed to provide firsthand working knowledge of engineering activities at AEC. The candidate will develop valuable problem-solving skills while assisting with the support of existing programs as well as the development of new products and processes.

Albany strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and respected, can be themselves, and can reach their highest potential. We embed diversity and inclusion into the way we do business.

Job Responsibilities

A task list of assignments will be provided to the engineering student, and he/she will receive support from the AEC engineering staff to accomplish them. The student may be given the responsibility to find solutions to specific engineering activities in support of current engineering team efforts. Some of the activities and responsibilities may include:

• Assist the lead Equipment Engineer and Equipment Engineering Team to develop or improve equipment and processes used in the production of aerospace components.
• Work with the Equipment Engineers to define problems and develop, implement and validate solutions
• Support the preparation & modifications of equipment related documentation (Work instructions, Qualification Documents, User Guides, etc.)
• Support strategic initiatives for improving organizational efficiency and reducing cost

Knowledge and Skills:

A candidate for Engineering Intern is expected to have completed at least two years (three years preferred) toward a BS in Engineering with a GPA of 3.0 (3.5 preferred) or more (preferred Aerospace, Composites, Mechanical or equivalent), and be able to demonstrate competence in one or more of the following areas:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft software (MSWord, PowerPoint, Excel) to enable the creation of work instruction and other production documentation.
• Capability to understand and interpret engineering drawings, with a basic understanding
• Demonstrated experience with CAD software a plus (SolidWorks, AutoCad, etc.)

The following preferred skills and abilities shall be demonstrated by a candidate for Engineering Intern:

* Team and people skills that are required to ensure efficient execution of tasks.

* Problem solving skills.

* Flexible and adaptable.

* Effective communication.

* Well organized and disciplined.

* Able to identify problems and willing to make decisions.

Working Conditions

Indoor production environment, duties performed indoors, adequate lighting and comfortable temperatures. Occasional exposure to moderate noise and machinery with mechanical moving parts. Ability to work 24/7 schedule and be available as business situations required, Travel may be required

Physical requirements

• Occasionally positions self to move an office item >10 lbs.
• Frequently move about the production floor and office area to attend meetings or trainings
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 75% of the time
• Frequently operates a computer, enters data into systems, verifies information, etc