Mechanical Engineering Intern - Research & Technology

The Research and Technology (R&T) Department at Albany Engineered Composites is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Mechanical Engineering Intern. The ideal candidate will have completed three years towards a bachelors degree with 3.5 GPA and has strong programming skills to perform data analysis and finite element analysis simulations. The candidate will work closely with engineers and researchers and will participate in ongoing research projects.

Job Responsibilities:

In performing their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to adhere to Albany's current values: Albany Wins Together, Count on Each Other, Own Your Actions, Care About Each Other, and Share Your Enthusiasm. Safety must always come first; we never compromise on safety for the sake of achieving another objective. Employees are also responsible for the health and safety of themselves and each other.

• Analyze and interpret experimental data related to composite materials to determine material properties and understand composite performance.
• Develop and optimize Python scripts to automate data processing tasks, improving efficiency and reducing manual work.
• Perform simulations using FEA software to evaluate mechanical properties and performance of composite materials under various loading conditions.
• Document and present findings, providing clear and concise reports that communicate analysis results to the R&T team.
• Work closely with engineers and researchers to support ongoing R&T projects, contributing to the development of 3D woven composite material technologies.

Supervisory Responsibility:No

Qualifications / Characteristics:

• Completed at least three years toward a BS in Mechanical Engineering with a GPA of 3.0 (3.5 preferred). Applicants working towards a degree in Aerospace, Civil, or Physics will be considered as well.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft software (MSWord, PowerPoint, Excel) for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of Python programming for data analysis and scripting.
• Experience with FEA tools, particularly Abaqus, is preferred.
• Capability to understand and interpret engineering drawings.
• Demonstrated experience with CAD software a plus (SolidWorks, AutoCad, etc.)
• Team and people skills that are required to ensure efficient execution of tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to present technical information clearly.

Working Conditions:

Indoor production environment, duties performed indoors, adequate lighting and comfortable temperatures.Occasional exposure to moderate noise and machinery with mechanical moving parts.

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

Nothing in this document restrictions Albany International Corp.'s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.