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Mechanical Engineering Intern Research and Development

Powell Industries, Inc.

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Houston, TX
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

Powell is dedicated to the future growth and talent of our company.  We offer internship opportunities to college students through a 10 week internship program. Our interns receive hands on experience, training and the opportunity to work on a project in their specific area of study. 

The Research and Development Engineering internship will be focused on optimizing dielectrics of a conductor in a sealed container. Ideal applicants will be pursuing a degree in Mechanical/Power Engineering.

Project Details:

  • Intern would evaluate conductors in a sealed container to determine gas contamination levels as well how contamination affects dielectric properties. 
  • Intern would design and procure sealed container and set up test plan. 
  • Intern would run FEA to make predictions of tests. 
  • Intern would collect results and report on optimized solutions.

Job Requirements:

A successful intern at Powell will have the following characteristics:

  • Currently pursuing a 4 year degree from an accredited institution
  • Rising Junior or Senior level students continuing their studies in the fall semester
  • Good academic standing; minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Team-player, self-starter, effective communicator, & dependable
  • Possess multi-tasking abilities and strong inter-personal skills.
  • FEA experience a bonus

Benefits of our program:

  • Team environment
  • Meaningful work projects
  • Exposure and interaction with business leaders
  • Fun social events
  • Community involvement
  • Scholarship opportunities

 

Powell is unable to provide sponsorship for H1-B, F1 or OPT at this time.