Compressor Aerodynamics (R&D) Intern

About the role

This is a support role to assist Ebara Elliott Energy (EEE) professionals in our U.S. global headquarters location in Jeannette, PA. Students will receive “hands-on" experience in the Compressor Aerodynamics (R&D) department in the rotating equipment industry. At EEE, we design, build, refurbish and re-engineer products used by some of the largest companies in the world. EEE manufactures steam turbines, centrifugal and axial compressors, cryogenic pumps and expanders, power recovery expanders and gas expanders for use in energy markets worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Individual projects to own and complete for real world hands-on experience
• Team project and activities designed to demonstrate cooperation
• Exposure to the day-to-day responsibilities of EEE leadership including participation in company and customer meetings and job shadowing
• Execute high-fidelity aerodynamic simulations and validate computational models against existing numerical baselines and historical test data
• Support active prototype test runs, evaluate system performance data, and modernize data acquisition and reduction workflows
• Utilize engineering calculations and technical drawings to develop detailed proposals for test-rig modifications and hardware capability upgrades
• Assist senior engineering teams with 3D CAD modeling, analytical evaluations, and ad-hoc experimental research initiatives

Requirements

• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis (no visa sponsorship available)
• Based at EEE headquarters in Jeannette, PA; must be able to commute to the site

Qualifications

• Major in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, having completed at least three years of a Bachelor’s degree
• Full‑time students pursuing an Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering Master’s degree are encouraged to apply

Skills

• High‑fidelity aerodynamic simulation and model validation
• Prototype testing and data acquisition/reduction workflow modernization
• Engineering calculations and technical drawing interpretation
• Test‑rig modification and hardware capability upgrade proposals
• 3D CAD modeling, analytical evaluation, and ad‑hoc experimental research

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for a twelve‑week internship period.