Columbia Helicopters · 14 hours ago
Engineering Intern - Materials and Processes Engineer
Aurora, OR
Internship
Onsite
InternColumbia Helicopters is a trusted provider of heavy-lift helicopter services, seeking an Engineering Intern to support the development of aerospace hardware. The intern will collaborate with experienced engineers on materials and processes engineering activities, gaining hands-on experience in design support, analysis, testing, and validation efforts.
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Responsibilities
Support cross-functional engineering teams in the review of manufacturing materials and process planning to gain exposure to aerospace production requirements and supplier capabilities
Assist materials engineers in collaborating with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to help define material requirements and support implementation of production solutions
Participate in qualification testing activities for new parts and/or new suppliers by assisting with test setup, data collection, and documentation, including exposure to metallurgical and fatigue testing
Support engineering investigations related to hardware discrepancies by assisting in data gathering, analysis, and documentation under supervision. Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities as a learning opportunity
Assist with new and/or replacement product evaluations by supporting material-related studies such as corrosion resistance, stress corrosion, fuel compatibility, and metallic and non-metallic joining techniques
Participate in laboratory and manufacturing experiments, assist with data analysis, and help prepare technical reports and presentations
Attend design reviews, engineering meetings, and technical discussions to gain exposure to engineering decision-making processes
Conduct oneself in accordance with the Company’s Core Values
Perform other related duties as assigned in support of engineering and learning objectives
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline
Interest in aerospace materials and processes engineering; prior internship, coursework, or project experience in aerospace or manufacturing is a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document work clearly
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and maintain positive working relationships with engineers, technicians, and other stakeholders
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Willingness to learn, take direction, and work under supervision while progressively developing independence
Preferred
Basic familiarity with aerospace materials and inspection methods (e.g., Ultrasonic, Eddy Current, Fluorescent Dye Penetrant, Magnetic Particle Inspection, X-ray)
Company
Columbia Helicopters
Columbia Helicopters is an aerial heavy-lift operations provider that also offers helicopter maintenance worldwide.
Founded in 1957
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-07-18Acquired
Leadership Team
Michael Tremlett, MBA
President and CEO
Santiago Crespo
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2024-04-06
2024-04-06
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