Summer Engineering Intern

Astronics is a publicly traded global aerospace company serving the worlds aerospace defense and other mission critical industries with proven innovative technology solutions. Astronics works sidebyside with customers integrating its array of power connectivity lighting structures interiors and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For 50 years Astronics has delivered creative customerfocused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today global airframe manufacturers airlines military branches completion centers and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics.

Luminescent Systems Inc. is a division of Astronics Corporation located in East Aurora NY. Astronics LSI New York is a premiere supplier of aircraft cockpit lighting systems and keyboards and keypads for ruggedized electronic systems. We are a leader in aerospace lighting applications across military commercial transport and business jet/general aviation markets

Summary

As an Engineering intern you will have the opportunity to gain handson experience and contribute to realworld projects and gain exposure to multiple disciplines of engineering including but not limited to design manufacturing and electrical. You will work closely with our team of experienced engineers and professionals learning from their expertise and guidance. This internship will provide you with valuable insights into the aerospace industry and help you develop your technical skills and knowledge by applying classrooms skills and experience in a realworld environment.

Essential duties and responsibilities

This job description does not imply that these are the only duties performed. Employees occupying this position will be required to follow any other related instructions and to perform any other jobrelated duties requested by their supervisor. Furthermore this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Design Engineering:

Provides product design and development assistance to the Mechanical Engineering group through the duties highlighted below as assigned and directly supervised by an Engineer.

• Aids engineers with general design tasks for new product development and redesign efforts such as modeling material selection/testing tolerance stack analysis etc.
• Assists in creation of prototypes by coordinating with suppliers supporting technicians during the build process creating control documentation and/or troubleshooting issues
• Supports laboratory testing on current or new product via creation of procedural documentation fixture design testing (i.e. thermal vibration) performing associated analyses and documenting all results
• Writes technical documentation to define test and qualification procedures reports product analysis and create custom presentations to be shared with management and /or customers
• Aids production by supporting operators on the floor with new builds and corresponding with suppliers concerning component issues
• Interface directly with other members of the engineering department as well as within other departments within the company and suppliers/customers
• Other duties as assigned.

Manufacturing Engineering:

Develops Engineering and manufacturing knowledge through realworld application. Provides product support via process implementation and improvement assistance to the Manufacturing Engineering group through the duties highlighted below as assigned and directly supervised by an Engineer.

• Assist manufacturing engineers with production line setup process improvement tool/fixture development and troubleshooting.
• Learn manufacturing processes in detail troubleshooting at an appropriate level and involve manufacturing engineers for assistance to correct problems.
• Assist in maintaining accurate and clear documentation that proves manufacturing is being carried out in accordance with both internal and external quality systems or regulations.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to eliminate the 8 wastes in the production process.
• Perform other tasks and projects that are responsibilities of the manufacturing engineering department. These tasks and projects may be coordinated directly through any member of the manufacturing engineering group.
• Other duties as assigned.

Electrical Engineering:

Provides electrical systems and components design and development assistance to the Electrical Engineering including group through the duties highlighted below as assigned and directly supervised by an Engineer.

• Develops understanding and knowledge about electrical codes and aerospace industry standards
• Aids engineers with general design tasks of electrical systems and components
• Assists in conducting testing and analysis to ensure product performance and reliability
• Gain exposure to industrystandard tools and technologies
• Interface directly with other members of the engineering department as well as within other departments within the company and suppliers/customers
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• Currently in the process of completing a fouryear engineering degree.
• 03 years of related work experience required.
• Experience with solid modeling (preferably Creo) preferred but not required

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Due to federal contract obligations must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident

SKILLS

Language Skills

Able to read write and comprehend English instructions correspondence memos and specifications Must be able to effectively communicate and lead a team of people. Must be able to be part of a team and often a leader of the group.

Communication/Leadership Skills

Must be able to effectively communicate instructions to team(s). Must be able to be responsible role model for all employees in the company. Must be willing to be a leader in the area(s)/department(s) and also work in a team environment with peers.

Mathematical Skills

Able to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measurement common fractions and decimals.

Technical Skills

Competently use Microsoft products have knowledge of material planning system and general computer skills.

Reasoning Ability

Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form. Possess the ability to identify problems and work towards a solution.

Physical Demands *

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand walk sit use hands to pull handles and push buttons. Requirements may also include climbing balancing stooping kneeling crouching or crawling. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Work Environment*

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

*The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

Accommodation Request

Astronics LSI is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment please email ; or call:. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a casebycase basis.

COVID19 Considerations

The safety health and wellbeing of our employees remains our top priority. Astronics is practicing employee safety precautions while onsite.

Compensation

$21 per hour

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location jobrelated knowledge skills and experience.

An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a drug test and background check and applicants who do not successfully pass both the drug test and background check will not be considered for employment.

Required Experience:

Intern