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Kennedy Space Center, Florida, United States

Full time

We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day. The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.

Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:

• Performs non-routine and complex inspection assignments involving responsibility for planning and conducting a complete project of relatively limited scope or a portion of a larger and more diverse project, selects and adapts plans, techniques, designs, or layouts, contacts personnel in related activities to resolve problems and coordinate the work, reviews, analyzes, and integrates the technical work of others.
• Supervisor or professional engineer outlines objectives, requirements, and design approaches.
• Completed work is reviewed for technical adequacy and satisfaction of requirements.
• Perform one or a combination of the following:
• Inspects major units, devices, or equipment.
• Conducts tests or experiments; analyzes results and redesigns or modifies equipment to improve performance; and reports results.

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering or technical equivalent from an accredited institution, at least 4 years of experience.

Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Plans or assists in planning tests to evaluate equipment performance. Determines test requirements, equipment modification, and test procedures; conducts tests using all types of instruments; analyzes and evaluates test results and prepares reports on findings and recommendations.
• Demonstrates extensive proficiency within expertise and ability to train less experienced inspectors.
• Under direction of the engineering staff, applies engineering principles and theories in inspecting, testing, and modifying equipment such as machinery.
• Assists with the production of prototypes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to support all shifts, weekends, and overtime.

• Will be required to climb stairs to access equipment for troubleshooting.
• Climbing ladders and platforms will be necessary.
• Will be required to wear hearing protection, eye protection and other associated personal protective equipment.
• Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing.
• Physical requirements are sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures.
• Must be able to work in tight confined space areas.

• All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and Company safety standards.
• Will be required to work inside and outside throughout the test complex.
• Position requires daily individual to travel to different areas on site.
• Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand is required to access various locations on the facility.

• Cranes and other heavy equipment such as crane carriers, Hi-Rangers, man lift platforms, hydraulic lifts, spider staging, converter dollies, cargo lift trailers, and tractor/trailers.
• Operate computer terminals, personal computers, and related computer peripheral equipment to maintain/adjust database logs and records, print documents and record work performance.
• Personal computer, scanner, copy machine, telephone, laser printer, fax machine, and other office equipment including desk supplies.

• Work assignments are normally 8 hours shifts, 5 consecutive days per week.
• Must be dependable and punctual.
• Occasional overtime, sometimes with short notice, is required to meet demanding schedule

• If offered a position, proof of U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident/Green Card holder of the United States is required.
• Needs to have clear, concise, and accurate communication skills.
• Must have ability to work well with office staff and customer representatives.
• Government security clearance may be required in the future.
• Must be able to travel to support position requirements.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
• Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
• Must possess and maintain a valid CDL with endorsements Florida driver's license.
• Must pass a federal background investigation.
• Must comply with all "drug free workplace" requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions.

• Child Development Center
• Discounted tickets to local attractions and theme parks
• Credit Union
• Fitness Center
• Barbershop
• NASA Exchanges

At Amentum, we value your time and commitment. Here at Kennedy Space Center, we offer partial telework options and flexible work schedules for many of our positions. The ability to utilize a flex schedule or telework will depend on your department's demands and needs.

We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day.

The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.

Responsibilities

Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:

• Performs non-routine and complex inspection assignments involving responsibility for planning and conducting a complete project of relatively limited scope or a portion of a larger and more diverse project, selects and adapts plans, techniques, designs, or layouts, contacts personnel in related activities to resolve problems and coordinate the work, reviews, analyzes, and integrates the technical work of others.
• Supervisor or professional engineer outlines objectives, requirements, and design approaches.
• Completed work is reviewed for technical adequacy and satisfaction of requirements.
• Perform one or a combination of the following:
• Inspects major units, devices, or equipment.
•  Conducts tests or experiments; analyzes results and redesigns or modifies equipment to improve performance; and reports results.

Mechanical Engineering Co-op

Kodak offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the revitalization of an iconic global company. We combine the strength of a brand that is recognized and beloved around the world with the excitement and entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up. We are focused on the future and looking for students with energy, ideas, and ambition to help us take next steps in our transformation. We’re building a culture which values creativity in all its forms, having a global perspective, a focus on sustainability, and the kind of trust that enables us to succeed by taking calculated risks. Kodak has a rich heritage of leadership and innovation, but is also, in many ways, still inventing itself. At this stage of our comeback, Kodak is truly a place where you can make a difference.

Kodak is looking for a mechanical design/drafting or mechanical engineering technology co-op to contribute to the development of web handling, pre/post finishing equipment and printing systems.

The mechanical design/drafting or mechanical engineering technology student will work with a mentor designer/engineer in a multi-functional engineering team in the systems development group.

Responsibilities:

• This work could include research and development (R&D), product design and development, manufacturing, system integration, and system engineering.
• The integration of our continuous inkjet technology into larger printing systems provides the opportunity to work on complex, multidisciplinary problems.
• MET and Mechanical Design/Drafting co-op projects involve understanding drawings, 3D part and assembly models and the criticality of using proper dimensioning to create real, reproduceable components that fit and function as intended.
• The co-op will gain experience both in design, drafting and detailing methods as well as participating in hands-on assembly activities. This hands-on activity will help in enforcing proper design and detailing techniques and the overall improvement of designs.

Creare seeks a dynamic and experienced Mechanical Engineering Technician to support engineering projects with fabrication and assembly skills, testing, data collection and reduction, and basic CAD modeling. Primary responsibilities include assembling and fabricating mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic hardware, test facilities, and prototypes; setting up and conducting experiments; troubleshooting components, facilities, and experiments; and recording data, data reduction, and creating/maintaining project documentation.

• Have a thorough knowledge of department and related components including location of switches, valves, and controls throughout department.
• Must have basic knowledge and understanding of tool usage.
• Must be able to perform minor maintenance such as: bearing replacement, chain setting, oil/lube maintenance and minor trouble shooting skills.
• Must be able to work overhead on a ladder or scaffolding in high areas.
• Must be able to stoop or bend to work below knee level.
• Must take daily instructions from supervisor and carry out assignments and duties with little or no supervision.
• Must be able to use precision instruments such as: torque wrenches, dial indicator, calipers and micrometers as the job requires.
• Must be able to dismantle, identify, repair, and put back into service all types of machinery in the department in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Must take and pass the Mechanical Reasoning Test.
• Must properly utilize safety equipment such as a hard hat, harness, earplugs, steel toed boots, hairnet or beard cover, gloves, safety glasses, and welding equipment as needed.
• Understand that the hours and days of work are established as needed by operations and at the discretion of management and while general as shown below, may be changed (increased or decreased) by management as required.
• The maintenance department works four days on and three days off. The workday consists of a twelve-hour shift.

• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee pork purchase program

Job Description:

Contributor in the design and development of automated plasma cutting systems. Priority focus on development of plasma consumables and next generation of automated plasma torch and cutting processes. Key contributor to complete plasma cutting system design including the integration of system electronics, plasma cutting process control, plasma torch and consumable design, and plasma cutting CNC machine control. Interface with and trouble shoot complex Electro-mechanical systems.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Technical contributor for design and development of complex automated Plasma cutting systems
• These systems include plasma torches, plasma consumables, plasma cutting gas control, cutting machine integration, inverter power supply integration, and plasma cutting process development.
• Development of product documentation including technical specifications, concepts to meet those specifications, detailed designs of each system, generation of cost estimate models, and input for development schedules.
• Leading the development of test processes, analysis of results, and appraisal of integrity of mechanical product designs.
• Presentation of test and/or analysis results and design ideas both orally and written
• Assisting in construction of prototypes.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams on new product designs
• Provide end-users with support through product applications and demonstrations
• Provide field service engineers with support on product applications, demonstrations, product opportunities and processes
• Assist end users with process applications analysis
• Assists in the development of technical training programs and materials
• Provide customers with support on product applications
• Respond to technical inquiries from internal company personnel
• Project a positive, professional image as a Company representative

Required:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in industrial equipment design.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or an Associate's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Technology.
• Strong technical and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply knowledge of plasma cutting processes.
• Proficiency in design for manufacturing principles and product data management.
• Solid computer literacy and familiarity with engineering software tools.
• Experience with SolidWorks CAD modeling and industrial product development.

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of plasma physics and fluid dynamics.
• Experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
• Familiarity with statistical design of experiments (DOE).
• Understanding of finite element analysis (FEA) for mechanical stress and heat transfer.
• Background in scientific experimentation and mechanical integrity testing.

The ESAB Group Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Pay Range:

• Furnished Housing Free of Cost
  • Provided for interns living more than 50 miles from their work site, including essential furnishings to ensure a comfortable stay during the internship.
• 401(k) & Company Match
  • Eligibility to participate in the company 401(k) plan with a 10-50% company match that vests immediately.
• Employee Discounts
  • Access to discounts on hotels, vehicles, and other goods and services through Steel Dynamics' nationwide partner network.
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Up to five free visits per issue, per year for counseling, legal advice, financial guidance, and other daily living resources.
• Intern Extravaganza
  • A two-day event at company headquarters featuring facility tours, networking with company leaders, cultural immersion, and connecting with other interns from across the country.
• Competitive Pay
  • Competitive hourly wages for all internship positions, rewarding the value interns bring to the company.

• Support operations and projects using engineering principles in both office and industrial settings
• Conduct experiments, analyze data, and prepare reports on findings
• Collaborate with engineers and operations staff to improve processes and resolve issues
• Identify trends, recommend improvements, and develop trials based on operational needs
• Work hands-on with mechanical systems and maintenance tasks alongside operators

• Enrolled in a degree program in Mechanical Engineering
• GPA of 2.7 or higher preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude with maintenance knowledge
• Comfortable performing hands-on work in an industrial environment
• Able to communicate and collaborate effectively with operators

• Analyze and improve water treatment facility components by evaluating pumps, piping systems, filtration units, and energy recovery equipment; conduct system diagnostics, efficiency testing, and CAD modeling for design upgrades; assist in implementing automated monitoring technologies to enhance operational reliability.
• Replace and redesign scrap car generators to improve power efficiency, including selecting upgraded components, working with vendors, and overseeing installation to minimize downtime and improve energy use.
• Design and fabricate simplified slag doors using CAD software and collaborate with external fabricators to produce parts; develop and install a custom slag chute to reduce buildup on the melt deck, improving safety and operational flow.
• Install platform walkways to improve accessibility and operator safety; perform measurements and thermal expansion calculations to ensure structural integrity over time and prevent cracking or misalignment.
• Build and modify scrap chutes to eliminate recurring clogging issues; identify and address mechanical causes such as chute lip design; research and recommend safer lubricants like liquid graphite to replace hydraulic fluid, reducing fire risk and improving environmental safety.
• Conduct research and development (R&D) on equipment improvements, such as sourcing and testing new wheels for rotary hearth furnaces, evaluating more accessible designs for machinery components, and collaborating with maintenance teams for installation and testing.
• Assist in predictive maintenance initiatives by collecting and analyzing vibration, temperature, and performance data on rotating equipment to identify early signs of wear or failure, and recommending corrective actions.
• Support process optimization projects by monitoring production equipment, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing mechanical adjustments or redesigns to improve throughput and efficiency.
• Develop tooling and fixtures for maintenance and production teams to improve repair efficiency, reduce changeover time, and enhance operator ergonomics.
• Collaborate with operations teams to implement mechanical upgrades that improve workplace safety, reduce maintenance downtime, and extend equipment lifespan.

• Reads and interprets test plans and procedures; resolves set-up and gives feedback to design and engineering to finalize plans and procedures.
• Conducts testing of products in accordance with supplied procedures.
• This includes assembly of test items, acquisition/procurement of test equipment, set-up of tests, running test, data collection, tear down of test systems, and other incidental tasks.
• Uses computerized and analog data acquisition methods to collect data

• High School Diploma or Technical Trade School certification.
• AutoCAD, Firefighter or Machine Shop experience will be a plus.
• Proven basic math skills, Problem solving skills
• Proficient in MS office programs such as Word and Excel
• Ability to multi-task