Internship - Metallography and Failure Analyst

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Job Description Summary

At Avio Aero, a GE Aerospace company, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider specializing in the design, production, and maintenance of components and propulsion systems for both civil and military aviation. Respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.

As Intern - Metallography and Failure Analyst you will work alongside a failure analysis expert and you will support related activities. This is a great opportunity if you have basic experience in metallurgical laboratory analysis, such as defect analyses, optical microscopy examination, SEM-EDX, sample preparation, metallographic analysis.

Job Description

Essential Responsabilities

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Support with visual inspection of parts at low magnification to identify macroscopic evidence of defects or failure modes

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Develop your knowledge in defect assessment on jet engine parts and fracture mode of engine components

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Support in the surface analysis, like operation of SEM-EDS equipment

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Support with preliminary reports and contribute to the drafting of detailed reporting or documentation of the analyses

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Support with preparation of metallographic analysis of various sizes, shapes, and materials

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Support with sample preparation using cold and hot mount techniques, cutting, grinding and polishing, Metal Chemical Etching

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Support with optical microscopy examinations to analyze the microstructure of metallic materials for aeronautical use (Metallographic examination and optical imaging, Grain size measurements and image analysis)

Qualifications/Requirements

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Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering

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Creativity in approaching sample preparation, conducting analyses and making continuous improvement

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Understanding of  FA methods, tools, and techniques & their application

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Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn, proactive

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Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively

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Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed

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Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.

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Ability to work in a team

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Fluent Italian and English

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Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required

Desired Qualifications

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Base knowledge of defect connected by jet engine parts  (Defect and Failure Analysis training )

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Experience with surface analysis techniques, such as SEM-EDX

Inclusion & Diversity

Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are strongly committed to maintain an inclusive and diverse environment. Every employment decision is taken regardless to national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, etc.

We are not all the same. Just be Yourself @AvioAero!

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No