Engineering Intern - UT Technical Plan Development

The UT Technical Plan Development Engineering Intern is responsible for developing detailed Ultrasonic Testing (UT) inspection plans in alignment with client specifications, project requirements, and Element's operating procedures. Working closely with UT Level 3 personnel, and operations teams, the engineering intern plays a critical role in onboarding new parts and defining inspection scopes for repeatable success

This role ensures that each UT plan is designed with safety, repeatability, and efficiency in mind-supporting consistent, high-quality inspections and long-term client satisfaction.

This internship provides exposure to real-world NDT engineering practices, client collaboration, and inspection planning workflows. It is designed for students pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.

Salary: $25- $30/hour (Depending on Experience)

* Develop and document UT scan plans based on engineering specifications, drawings, and part requirements.
* Maintain a central log of UT techniques for assigned locations and projects.
* Collaborate with UT Level 2 and Level 3 personnel to understand part geometry, service conditions, inspection requirements, and equipment capabilities.
* Revise and update existing UT techniques to align with evolving standards, technologies, and project needs.
* Conduct basic research on standards and best practices in ultrasonic inspection.
* Support CAD-based illustration tasks for inspection plan visuals.

Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To be successful in this internship, the candidate should demonstrate the following.

Education and/or Experience
* Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering or related field (Junior/Senior level preferred).
* Coursework or interest in NDT, materials science, or inspection technologies is a plus.

* Able to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
* Willingness to learn technical writing for scan plan documentation.
* Good verbal and written communication skills.

* Proficient in basic algebra, trigonometry, and geometry
* Willing to learn how to apply these concepts to UT inspection paths and component layouts

* Strong problem-solving interest with a practical mindset.
* Open to coaching in technical standards interpretation and planning logic.

Work Environment:
* Work is primarily performed indoors in an office, lab, or controlled environment at an Element Lab or at the customer site.

* Exposure to varying environmental conditions, including noise, heat, cold, and confined spaces.

* Strict adherence to radiation safety protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and all company/site-specific safety requirements.

* Proper use of PPE (e.g., safety glasses, gloves) is mandatory.

Technical & Professional Skills is a plus:
* Familiarity with engineering drawings and mechanical components.
* Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
* Exposure to CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) is desirable.
* Interest in learning about UT methods, including phased array and conventional UT.
* Detail-oriented with a willingness to ensure documentation accuracy.

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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