About the role#
As a Manufacturing Engineer Intern, you will join our engineering team to support projects in a nuclear environment. This position offers hands-on experience where you will contribute to technical solutions and gain insights into our manufacturing processes. You will work on-site during the summer of 2027.
What you'll do#
- Create and update engineering drawings and procedures.
- Assist in the design of products and tooling solutions for nuclear applications.
- Perform testing and analysis to support ongoing engineering projects.
- Help with project management tasks and the procurement of materials.
- Present your project outcomes and insights to the team at the end of your term.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Mechanical, Civil, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering program, or a related technology degree.
- Standing as a sophomore or higher when the internship begins.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
- Preferred coursework includes Statistics, Mechanics of Materials, or Solid Modeling.
- An interest in engineering innovation within a nuclear environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Mt Vernon, Indiana.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Pay: $23.83 to $29.81 per hour.
- Benefits: A housing stipend is available for those living more than 50 miles from the site.
About BWXT
BWXT is a manufacturing and engineering company based in Lynchburg, Virginia. It produces nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. The company also supplies components and fuel for commercial nuclear power and manages environmental restoration projects for government facilities. With over 7,000 employees, it operates sites across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
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