Engineering Intern (6-month rotation)
Published 07.21.2026
Company : Safran Electrical & Power Job field : Architecture and systems engineering Location : Sarasota , Florida , United States Contract type : Internship / Student Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Required experience : First experience Professional status : Student Salary range : N/A ITAR : ITAR Controlled position
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Published 07.21.2026
Job Description
Summary:
The Engineering Intern will assist Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operations teams in supporting existing product lines, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Intern will support product development, manufacturing optimization, process improvement, testing activities, and operational excellence projects. This position provides exposure to engineering design, manufacturing operations, lean initiatives, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering, quality, supply chain, production, and testing teams.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Follow written and verbal instructions to perform engineering and manufacturing tasks accurately.
- Assist Engineering and Operations teams in supporting existing products, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop automated reports and dashboards to analyze operational and manufacturing data for business decision-making.
- Identify, analyze, and solve engineering and manufacturing process issues.
- Support implementation of improvements to manufacturing systems, processes, and workflows across value streams.
- Assist Production Supervisors and team leaders in achieving operational and strategic objectives through process improvements.
- Perform process audits and support corrective actions resulting from audit findings.
- Conduct time studies and analyze work standards to identify efficiency improvements.
- Assist with lean manufacturing initiatives focused on reducing waste and improving process capability.
- Support root cause investigations and participate in 8D, A3, 5-Why, and other structured problem-solving activities.
- Evaluate existing manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and methods to identify improvement opportunities.
- Participate in engineering change activities, including updates to drawings, bills of material, work instructions, process routers, and test methods.
- Document manufacturing processes through standardized work instructions and process documentation.
- Evaluate non-conforming materials, parts, processes, and assemblies to determine fitness for use.
- Assist in the evaluation of obsolete materials and identification of replacement components.
- Participate in internal engineering validation and qualification testing activities and document results.
- Support development and execution of test plans, analysis of test results, and preparation of test reports.
- Generate and maintain 3D CAD models, tooling concepts, fixtures, and prototypes as required.
- Collaborate with Quality, Production, Supply Chain, Testing, and Engineering teams to achieve project objectives.
- Support data extraction and analysis from MRP/ERP systems.
- Participate in strategic business reviews and high-performance work team activities.
- Hold or participate in project review meetings to monitor progress and track action items.
Job Requirements
Education and/or Experience:
- Student pursuing a Bachelors or Masters Degree (or international equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with data analysis and reporting tools.
- Familiarity with Visio, Microsoft Project, ERP/MRP systems, or similar software.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production operations.
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply engineering standards.
- Ability to read and create mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic schematics.
- Hands-on experience with electrical, mechanical, or machining processes.
- Experience leading teams, projects, or student organizations.
- Strong mathematical, communication, presentation, and customer-service skills.
But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)
Continued Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Adhere to safe work practices and contribute to a strong health, safety, and environmental culture.
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
- Regular, predictable attendance is required.
- Must be willing to work overtime as necessary.
- Occasional travel may be required (less than 10%).
Company Information
Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.
Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazines ""Worlds Best Companies 2025"" ranking.
As the world leader in aeronautical electrical systems, Safran Electrical & Power is a key player in the electrification of aircraft equipment and electric and hybrid propulsion. With expertise across the onboard energy chain, the company designs and delivers innovative, optimized and modular architectures and solutions.
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