What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Intern position at Hexagon Purus?
Hexagon Purus is a global leader in zero emission mobility solutions for light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles, buses, maritime, rail, aerospace, and backup power solutions, storage and distribution.
With a legacy of 60 years developing clean fuel systems, we are a growing global team of over 700 employees, with presence in Norway, Germany, Canada, USA and China. Hexagon Purus is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange.
Being in the heart of energy transformation, we lead with purpose, and our goal setting is aligned with our people and our shared mission to drive the transition to zero-emission mobility.
Join us on our innovative journey and work toward a clean energy future!
Job Summary
With a legacy of 60 years developing clean fuel systems, we are a growing global team of over 700 employees, with presence in Norway, Germany, Canada, USA and China. Hexagon Purus is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange.
Being in the heart of energy transformation, we lead with purpose, and our goal setting is aligned with our people and our shared mission to drive the transition to zero-emission mobility.
Join us on our innovative journey and work toward a clean energy future!
Job Summary
- The candidate works within the Engineering Team to design, analyze, develop, qualify, and produce composite overwrapped pressure vessel (COPV) products primarily used in aerospace, energy, and commercial applications.
- The candidate demonstrates strong aptitudes in product design, processing, and manufacture.
- The candidate performs a variety of project related tasks including analysis, hands on fabrication, and testing.
- The candidate has passions for new energies, space, and aerospace.
- Utilize design, finite element analysis (FEA), and manufacturing software to determine the suitability of potential solutions.
- Support the preparation of design and analysis reports.
- Work with outside component vendors as necessary to specify components and assist with procurement.
- Provides suppliers technical direction.
- Utilize Design for Six Sigma (DfSS) principles to create robust solutions.
- Assist in the review of drawing packages to ensure conformance with established company and industry specifications and standards.
- Assist in the specification and approval of engineering change orders (ECO).
- Work within a cross-functional team to design, analyze, and develop filament-wound composite products.
- Assist with reviewing designs for the overall form, fit, and function of each design.
- Must have a working knowledge of CAD software including SolidWorks (preferred), Pro/E, AutoCAD product, or similar.
- Must be proficient in MS Office.
- Excellent knowledge of materials and processes engineering fundamentals ranging from material design, testing and validation methods, manufacturing processes, and equipment.
- Knowledge and experience with composites materials, processes, and fabrication methods (geared toward filament winding) is preferred but not required.
- Demonstration of individual contributions to successful team based technical projects is preferred.
- Self-motivated.
- Works independently to complete individual tasks assigned by a team.
- Effective organizational and communication skills.
- Effective communication in English, both orally and written.
- Ability to work demanding hours, as necessary, to meet project deadlines.
- Exercises initiative or, as directed, perform additional duties to meet the needs of the organization with good judgement.
- Candidate must be enrolled in a bachelor degree program from an ABET accredited engineering or engineering technology program, or a closely related field. Master or Ph.D. candidates from a recognized engineering program will also be considered.
- Must be United States citizen, lawful permanent resident or otherwise eligible to work in the United States
