Engineer Intern

FCC Curtiss Wright Flow Control Corp

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US-NC-Charlotte (ST-170) Until 9/6/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted July 8, 2026 Last posted July 8, 2026
Job description

Engineering Intern

We are looking for an Engineering (Technical) Intern for our Charlotte, NC site!

The Engineering Intern will be working with closely with the Business Unit Manager to optimize the shot peening process, including design and execution.

Location: Charlotte, NC

Hourly Rate: $18-$21/hour

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in NC. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

Your Challenge

  • Operate and maintain a 3D Printer.

  • Design and fabricate custom tooling using conventional methods and 3D printing.

  • Identify opportunities for masking/general improvements.

  • Identify opportunities for masking/general improvements

  • Create SolidWorks models, assemblies and drawings

  • Support machine improvements, troubleshooting, & repairs

  • Research and procure materials from vendors

  • Potentially travel to facilities for on-site work

What You Bring

  • Mechanical Engineering student of sophomore standing or higher with at least a 3.0 GPA in major

  • CAD Modeling Experience (ideally SolidWorks)

  • 3D Printing Experience (experience with Cura software)

  • Manual lathe & vertical Mill experience a plus

  • Design & Build Experience (e.g. Robot team, Catapult Team, HPVC Team, or personal projects)

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies ("CWST") is the group name for the collective technical services provided by the legacy companies of Metal Improvement Company("MIC"), E/M Coating Services, Everlube Products, FW Gartner Thermal Spraying, Para Tech Coating, Component Coating & Repair Services, Bolt's Metallizing, Keronite, and IMR Test Labs.

CWST is a Division of Curtiss-Wright Corporation, a global innovative company that delivers highly engineered, critical function products and services to the commercial, industrial, defense and energy markets.

To learn more, please visit us at Surface Treatment and Metal Improvement | CWST

#LI-BR

No unsolicited agency submittals please.  Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal.  Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.  

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

About this role

Summary

Assist with design, 3D printing, and process optimization at Charlotte site.

Job title

Engineer Intern

Experience level

student intern

Industry

aerospace and defense

Location requirements

Charlotte, NC; remote not specified

Salary

Hourly Rate: $18-$21/hour

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

mechanical engineeringCAD modeling3D printingSolidWorksCura

Preferred skills

manual lathevertical milldesign projects

Specializations

mechanical engineeringCAD modeling3D printingSolidWorksCura
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Charlotte, NC, USA

Work arrangement unknown City