Mechanical Engineer Intern

About CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense  

CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense is focused on the design, development, and manufacture of specialty fluid and motion control products for demanding aerospace and defense applications. CIRCOR products are flying on most commercial and military aircraft, including single and twin aisle air transport, business and regional jets, military transports and fighters, and commercial and military rotorcraft. Other markets include unmanned aircraft, shipboard applications, and military ground vehicles. 

Business units are in Corona, California; Warren, Massachusetts; Hauppauge, New York; Paris, France; Uxbridge, UK; and Tangier, Morocco. Parent company CIRCOR International is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts and CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense is headquartered in Corona, California. 

POSITION DETAILS

Position Summary

Our Engineer Interns have an exciting opportunity to apply their engineering knowledge to develop practical and cost-effective solutions in these markets.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Interns should be in the process of completing the second year of a full time (or equivalent) BEng or MEng, IMechE accredited Mechanical Engineering (or Mechanical Engineering bias), Materials Science, or Electrical Engineering degree. They should be familiar with 3D design tools (such as Solid Works or Autodesk Inventor) and Labview programming, as well as fluent in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint). Experience in simulation software (e.g. Amesim, Simulink) is a plus.

Responsibilities:

Support the CIRCOR Corona engineering department in various tasks including the following (Training will be provided):

• Active participation in product development activities (sizing, analysis, CAD models, test data analysis, etc.)
• Support development testing activities in the on-site engineering lab
• Conduct tolerance stack-ups

• Evaluate material BOMs for the certification of REACH and RoHS compliances

• Technical report writing support (test plans/procedure, qualification documents)

• Work on sustaining legacy products and drawing changes
• Work on special projects as assigned
• Support in template creation and data analytics
• Support the creation of design solid models for new product development and manufacturing tooling

Core Competencies:

• Effectively communicates across all mediums, audiences, and situations. Is easy to approach and talk to; is a good listener; relates well to all people throughout the department.
• Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work.
• High ethical standards. Follows through on commitments. Honest and candid.
• Skilled technical writing skills.

CIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities