Mechanical Engineering Intern

Ocean Power Technologies Inc•Monroe Township, NJ

23h

About The Position

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (OPT) provides intelligent maritime solutions and services that enable safer, cleaner, and more productive ocean operations for the defense and security, oil and gas, science and research, and offshore wind markets, including Merrows™, which provides AI-capable seamless integration of Maritime Domain Awareness Systems across platforms. Our PowerBuoy® platforms provide clean and reliable electric power and real-time data communications for remote maritime and subsea applications. We also provide WAM-V® unmanned surface vehicles (USV’s) and marine robotics services. The Company’s headquarters is located in Monroe Township, New Jersey with an additional office in Richmond, California. The Mechanical Engineering Intern will support the engineering team in the mechanical design and analysis of OPT products and systems.

Requirements

Junior or Senior status in a 4-year university pursuing an Engineering degree.
Must be able to work both independently and in a team setting.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with SolidWorks (or similar CAD design software).
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ANSYS (or similar FE analysis software) a plus.

Responsibilities

To assist in the Mechanical design and analysis of OPT’s products
Prepare and document design specifications, data collection and analysis.
Carry out theoretical mechanical/structural analyses.
Prepare technical reports to document the methodology and results of work performed.
Assist with departmental documentation and administrative projects.
Perform other tasks as required.