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Thermofluids Performance Engineering Associate Internship

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Research & Development
    Engineering
  • Lake Mary

AI generated summary

  • You must pursue an Engineering degree, be proficient in MS Office, have basic math skills, and communicate effectively. Knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and programming is a plus.
  • You will assist with performance calculations, proposal assembly, process improvements, data support, and team collaboration while ensuring safety and maintaining confidentiality and integrity.

Requirements

  • The candidate must be in pursuit of a degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or other Technical Degrees. A passion for thermodynamics and fluid mechanics is a plus.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
  • Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Fluent in MS Office applications (Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, Acrobat Writer, Excel and Word minimum). Demonstrated knowledge (academic course work and/or special projects) of Excel VBA coding or any other programming language is a plus.
  • Regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Hearing protection may be recommended or required in some areas.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Group Managers, Proposal Leads and Performance Engineers with short term and long-term work assignments and achieve the required results in a timely fashion and with high quality. Tasks may include:
  • Gas turbine and combined cycle performance calculations.
  • Proposal document coordination and assembly of the final proposal packages.
  • Process improvements.
  • Data base support
  • Other duties as may be required from time to time by the company.
  • Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures.
  • Proactively participate in team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
  • Participate in team meetings and contribute to building a positive team spirit.
  • Communicate effectively with all levels of employees.
  • Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing to, or using for benefit of third parties.
  • Always maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity.

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the Thermofluids Performance Engineering Associate Internship?

The internship supports the Thermofluids Performance Engineering Team in planning and coordinating technical proposal activities for Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, and Combined Cycle Equipment, as well as assisting with process improvements associated with proposal preparation.

What type of tasks will an intern be expected to perform?

Interns will assist with gas turbine and combined cycle performance calculations, proposal document coordination and assembly, process improvements, database support, and other duties as required by the company.

Is prior experience in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics necessary for this internship?

While prior experience is not strictly required, a passion for thermodynamics and fluid mechanics is considered a plus.

What educational background is preferred for applicants?

Candidates should be pursuing a degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or other Technical Degrees.

What skills are essential for this internship?

Essential skills include proficiency in MS Office applications, strong communication abilities, mathematical skills for computations, and reasoning skills to handle various tasks with minimal supervision.

What is the preferred working environment for the internship?

The internship involves primarily a quiet work environment, with regular requirements to sit, talk, or hear. Some tasks may involve lifting and moving objects up to 10 pounds.

How does the internship prepare candidates for future employment?

The internship aims to train the intern so they are ready for a full-time position with Mitsubishi Power upon graduation, providing hands-on experience and exposure to business processes.

Will the intern work independently or as part of a team?

The intern is expected to work independently on assigned tasks while also collaborating and communicating effectively with the team.

Are there any safety policies or procedures that interns must follow?

Yes, interns are expected to comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures as part of their responsibilities.

What is the expected timeline for this internship?

While specific timelines may vary, the internship typically aligns with academic schedules, aiming to support the intern's development while preparing them for a potential full-time role.

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2014
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial firms. For more than 130 years, we have channeled big thinking into solutions that move the world forward – advancing the lives of everyone who shares our planet. We deliver innovative and integrated solutions across a wide range of industries, covering land, sea, sky and even space. MHI Group is 80,000 strong in more than 200 companies worldwide, operating in various sectors: power & energy, industrial machinery, urban infrastructure, aerospace and defense. We have a consolidated revenue of around 40 billion USD, and have consistently been a Fortune Global 500 company since the list's inception. We aim to contribute to environmental sustainability while achieving global growth, using our leading-edge technologies. By bringing people and ideas together as one, we continue to pave the way to a future of shared success.