Product Improvement Lab Intern (Summer 2025) (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-07-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HMN01: S&IS (Sensors) - Burnsville 14300 Judicial Rd, Burnsville, MN, 55306 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Perform advanced failure analysis of Collins Aerospace products in our world-class Collins Aerospace Product Improvement Lab (PIL).  Work individually and with other PIL team members to drive continuous improvement in aerospace design and manufacturing.  Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace.

What You Will Do:

• Provide and develop technical leadership during investigative analysis of Collins Aerospace technology and products. Apply scientific theory and successfully exercise problem solving judgment while utilizing our laboratory’s destructive and non-destructive testing (NDT) capabilities including but not limited to:
  • Variable Pressure Scanning Electron Microscope
  • Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometer (EDX)
  • X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Spectrometer
  • Fourier Transform Infrared & RAMAN Spectrometer (FTIR)
  • Real-time Micro-focus X-ray / Digital Radiography (DR)
  • Computed Tomography X-ray Imaging (CT)
  • Optical Microscopy / Digital Imaging / Digital Microscope
  • Ultrasonic-Based Thickness Testing
  • Optical Coordinate Measuring System
  • Material Microstructure Interpretation & Fracture Analysis
• Collaborate with other experienced metallurgical, electrical and NDT staff.
• Determine failure root cause(s) and provide recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Capture investigation results and recommendations in high quality engineering reports.
• Provide guidance and expertise to help engineers design and produce high quality, highly reliable aerospace sensors and systems.

What You Will Learn:

• Relentless root cause corrective action techniques
• Effective use of advanced failure analysis equipment
• Opportunity to develop deep team collaboration skills with peers who may have expertise in different disciplines
• High quality report writing to be catered to different audiences

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline.

• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 1+ year of experience with Destructive and/or Non-Destructive testing techniques in Professional work setting or lab work environment
• Problems solver with a solid background in the electrical, chemical, metallurgical, mechanical, and physical sciences.
• High energy, positive attitude, attention to detail, inventive – In-depth failure analysis is a research-based profession with the added factor of fast paced, urgent customer support (internal and external).
• Hands on experience with destructive analysis tools and methods
• Responsible Laboratory Management Skills – Unyielding attention to lab safety protocols. Drive to take responsibility for maintaining the condition of critical, high-cost, laboratory equipment, tools, and supplies.

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your c