What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Combustion Engine Research & Development Intern position at Rolls-Royce?
Job Description
Internal Combustion Engine R&D Internship
Duration: 6 months (on-site)
Location: Aiken, SC
Why join Rolls-Royce?
At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.
By joining Rolls-Royce in an Emerging Talent program, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.
Position Summary
Power Systems is the Rolls-Royce business which provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalisation and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.
We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.
This 6-month internship can flex earlier or later based on student availability. This is a weekly on-site position in Aiken, SC.
What You’ll Be Doing
Relevant majors: Attending an accredited college/university and will be continuing your education after the role. You must be working towards a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related degree.
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Work authorization eligibility: To be considered, you must also be a U.S. Citizen. There is no visa sponsorship for this position.
Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.
Rolls-Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.
#EmergingTalent
Type of Contract
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Internal Combustion Engine R&D Internship
Duration: 6 months (on-site)
Location: Aiken, SC
Why join Rolls-Royce?
At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.
By joining Rolls-Royce in an Emerging Talent program, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.
Position Summary
Power Systems is the Rolls-Royce business which provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalisation and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.
We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.
This 6-month internship can flex earlier or later based on student availability. This is a weekly on-site position in Aiken, SC.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting Calibration Engineers with coordinating, preparing and performing combustion engine development
- Supporting Calibration Engineers with testing and engineering support work in an engine dynamometer test cell and when necessary, in the field
- Learning about engine development and calibration challenges and how to address them
- Providing engineering support for production test cells
- Handling moderately complex problems
- Keeping management informed of workload status, issues, and upcoming assignments
- Following company and professional ethics regarding the handling and protection of confidential information
- Maintaining professional relationships with employees, clients, and customers, both internal and external
- Following the guidance of experienced engineers and learning from their expertise
- (Required) Diesel Combustion engine lectures or engine lab experience in progress or completed
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others
- Good organizational, planning and follow-up skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Passion for Internal combustion engine testing, optimization and development
- Introduction to Thermal Fluid Sciences courses completed
- Know-how of diesel combustion engine measurement technology
Relevant majors: Attending an accredited college/university and will be continuing your education after the role. You must be working towards a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related degree.
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Work authorization eligibility: To be considered, you must also be a U.S. Citizen. There is no visa sponsorship for this position.
Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.
Rolls-Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.
#EmergingTalent
Type of Contract
Temporary (Fixed Term)