About the role#
Weber State University’s Concept Center is hiring engineering interns to support projects related to aircraft sustainment, manufacturing process improvement, and engineering procurement. This is a pooled position where interns work with engineering staff on specific projects based on skills and current needs. The role requires 10 to 20 hours per week with a flexible schedule to accommodate classes.
What you'll do#
Interns will contribute to one or more of the following project areas:
- Aircraft Skin Sanding: Document existing sanding and buffing processes, including cycle times and operator effort. You will evaluate zero-gravity arms, design mounting fixtures in CAD, and conduct prototype testing to compare ergonomics and surface quality.
- USP Laser and 3arm Integration: Measure and document equipment interfaces and range of motion. You will design and fabricate mounting brackets, cable guides, and umbilical-management hardware, while assisting with assembly and testing in the High Bay Laboratory.
- Robotic Sander Procurement: Help develop functional requirements and maintain a traceability matrix. You will review vendor design specifications and assist with technical documentation for installation, operational qualification, and acceptance testing.
General duties include creating CAD models, drawings, and engineering reports. You will participate in design reviews, present results to sponsors, and follow laboratory safety and information-handling procedures.
What you'll need#
- Junior or senior standing in an Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical degree program.
- Ability to work within a project team, follow safety instructions, maintain accurate records, and communicate progress.
- Experience in three or more of the following areas is preferred: CAD modeling (SolidWorks), mechanical design, fabrication (machining, welding, 3D printing), robotics, data analysis, manufacturing processes, or technical documentation.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in Ogden, Utah.
- Work involves physical activity, including standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
- The work environment includes exposure to atmospheric conditions such as dust or fumes and proximity to moving mechanical parts.
