About Us
PA Consulting empowers people through design, engineering, and science. As a consultancy, PA works across an array of industries and disciplines to turn inventive ideas into innovative products that meet the challenging goals of our clients. We work in everything from surgical robotics to tiny audio devices to industrial construction tools.
We seek intern candidates who are dedicated to applying practical engineering skills and who look at this as an opportunity to learn and develop themselves while effectively working on real world challenges.
PA engineering interns gain exposure to product development as members of active project teams. As activities are heavily project-determined, an intern could find themselves involved in different phases of the development cycle.
Job DescriptionAll candidates must include a portfolio with their resume/application.
Salary: $27-$35/hr
Duration: 3 months
Typical intern activities may include:
early phase conceptualization and brainstorming
collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams
design and fabrication of prototype mechanical models/systems
use of SolidWorks or other CAD programs for mechanical design development
use of basic shop tools and equipment
troubleshooting of models/systems
testing/optimization of systems for subsequent commercialization
interfacing directly with vendors and potentially clients
developing code to interface with electromechanical systems or analyze datasets
Candidates for this position:
will have completed at least their second year of post-high school education by the start of the internship
are currently pursuing a BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field and will return to an academic program at the end of the internship
are knowledgeable of engineering fundamentals, mechanical design, and material mechanics
are flexible, creative, adaptable, and demonstrate a desire to learn
effectively communicate their work and ideas to interdisciplinary groups
are expected to be fully in-person at the location listed for this position
Additional qualities we are looking for:
enthusiasm, self-motivation, and the ability to thrive in an informal work environment with minimal supervision
aptitude with hand and machine tools
familiarity with 3D modeling as a primary tool for engineering development
The signing of a non-disclosure agreement to maintain client confidentiality is a necessary condition of employment.
Candidates are required to provide either a pdf or linked portfolio to their application. Applications without any form of portfolio will be disregarded.
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What We Do
We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life.
