Electrical Engineering Intern

REPORTS TO: Department Engineering Manager, Engineering Lead, or Design Lead, as designated by Chief Engineering Manager

SUPERVISES: N/R

AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES (Not Limited To The Following)

• Performs basic engineering calculations, as required;
• Creates, change, or maintain technical documentation in support of ship design products;
• Interface with suppliers on engineering specification/documentation inquiries;
• Evaluate and solve technical issues in product development;
• Updates and validates Purchase Specifications, per internal guidance;
• Updates Vendor-Furnished Information, per supervisor guidance;
• Performs 2D CAD red-line mark-ups from supervisory engineers;
• Support cost saving activities;
• Generate reports, as required;
• Interface and communicate with both internal and external customers on technical matters;
• Participate in supporting field surveys and other field-related tasks, as directed by immediate supervisor and in support of the Field Engineering group;
• Maintain appropriate engineering procedures throughout the product development process to achieve engineering deliverables which include cost, reliability and manufacturing objectives;
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience

Eligibility

• Currently pursuing bachelor degree in Engineering or Naval Architecture with an accredited university;
• Currently maintaining a minimum 2.0 overall grade point average (4.0 scale);
• Successful completion of Fourth Semester of discipline-specific Engineering or Naval Architecture Curriculum (latest release date).
  
  

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD design software desirable;
• Proficiency in MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Must be self-motivated to learn and succeed;
• Must be able to verbalize innovative approaches and ideas to supervisor;
• Ability to work in a high paced team-oriented environment;
• Ability to work in Production environment;
• Demonstrated project and time management skills;
• Systematic troubleshooting abilities/root cause analysis;
• Strong sense of ownership;
• Must be able to clearly and effectively communicate technical and design issues to external and internal customers;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required;
  
  

TOOLS

• Computer - applicable software
  
  

DIRECTION EXERCISED

• As required by immediate supervisory personnel
  
  

DISCRETION EXERCISED

• N/A
  
  

LIASES WITH

• Engineers, Production Personnel, other Austal departmental personnel (as directed), and Equipment Suppliers
  
  

Additional Guidelines

• Candidates must be able to provide proof of US Person status.
• Candidates will be trained on current Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) software and must demonstrate basic navigational expertise within first 30 days of employment.
  
  

Austal USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Company policy prohibits discrimination, retaliation, or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. This Policy applies to recruiting, hiring, promotions, demotions, transfers, compensation, raises, benefits, training, facilities, discipline, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Equal Employment Commitment

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