East Hartford Hiring Externals Design Intern

Overview

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What You Will Do

Pratt & Whitney is looking for an Intern - Externals Design to support the Mechanical Systems, Externals, & Nacelles (MSEN) Engineering organization. You will carry out design tasks, field investigations, development engine test support and production engine assembly support.

The MSEN organization designs, develops and supports in-service power transmission systems, bearing compartments and rotor support, oil and thermal management systems, engine externals packaging and nacelles for commercial and military engines. Key disciplines include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Product Definition and System Modeling.

External hardware includes components such as tubes, brackets, electrical harnesses and mounting structures packaged on the outside of the engine. Externals Designers interface with every module of a Pratt & Whitney gas turbine engine and integrate lubrication, electrical, fuel and air systems. They also help customer support teams troubleshoot operational engines and return them to service, and work with overhaul shops to investigate findings and set part limits for continued service.

As an Externals Design Engineer Intern, you will:

• Carry out design tasks, support field investigations, development engine testing and production engine assembly.
• Create and modify externals designs to meet project requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver engineering solutions.
• Support build and teardown activities, making sure designs are implemented correctly.
• Use engineering drawings and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Apply CAD and PDM tools such as Siemens NX and Teamcenter to develop models and drawings.
• Work closely with engineering teams to ensure project success.

What You Will Learn

• Technical knowledge in key design areas, including blueprint interpretation, GD&T, externals component design, solid modeling, tolerance stack analysis and root cause assessments.
• How to engage cross-disciplinary teams on design tasks.
• How externals are designed and how they contribute to engine operation.
• How to communicate complex technical topics to design and Integrated Product Team (IPT) members.
• How to independently plan and execute the technical path for small design tasks.

Engineering interns at Pratt & Whitney work on challenging, meaningful projects across the business. The intern program helps you understand the aerospace industry and learn about the company and its operations.