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Welding Engineer Internship Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Co-op (Spring Term)

Cheswick, PA · On-site

$15.25 - $20/hr

Mechanical Engineering Interns and Co-ops Hiring for the following Departments: * Defense Business ... Supply Chain Data Analyst Welding Engineering Intern or Co-op Who we are: Our Values Environmental ...

Co-op (Spring Term)

Cheswick, PA

$15.25 - $20/hr

Mechanical Engineering Interns and Co-ops Hiring for the following Departments: * Defense Business ... Supply Chain Data Analyst Welding Engineering Intern or Co-op Who we are: Our Values Environmental ...

$16 - $20.75/hr

Mechanical Engineering Interns and Co-ops Hiring for the following Departments: * Defense Business ... Supply Chain Data Analyst Welding Engineering Intern or Co-op Who we are: Our Values Environmental ...

Co-op (Summer Term)

Cheswick, PA · On-site

$15.25 - $20/hr

Mechanical Engineering Interns and Co-ops Hiring for the following Departments: * Defense Business ... Supply Chain Data Analyst Welding Engineering Intern or Co-op Who we are: Our Values Environmental ...

... through internships, research, capstone projects, student competition teams, or manufacturing ... Help evaluate weld quality through inspection results, test data, and hands-on troubleshooting.

... through internships, research, capstone projects, student competition teams, or manufacturing ... Help evaluate weld quality through inspection results, test data, and hands-on troubleshooting.

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How much do welding engineer internship jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for welding engineer internship in the United States is $41.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.38 and $47.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What types of projects or responsibilities can I expect as a Welding Engineer Intern?

As a Welding Engineer Intern, you will likely work on a variety of projects supporting experienced engineers, such as assisting with welding procedure development, analyzing weld quality, and participating in process optimization tasks. Your daily activities might include conducting laboratory tests, reviewing technical drawings, writing reports, and helping implement safety or quality improvement initiatives. You’ll collaborate with both engineering and production teams, providing valuable input on real projects while gaining practical exposure to different welding techniques and industry standards. This experience is designed to help you build both technical and professional skills, while offering insight into career paths within welding engineering.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Welding Engineer Internship position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Welding Engineer Intern, you should possess a basic understanding of welding processes, metallurgy, and engineering principles, typically supported by coursework or a degree in welding engineering or a related field. Familiarity with CAD software, welding codes (such as AWS or ASME), and inspection tools is highly valuable. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills are important soft skills for collaborating with teams and learning on the job. These skills ensure the intern can contribute to technical projects, uphold safety and quality standards, and develop practical expertise within a real-world manufacturing or construction environment.

What is a Welding Engineer Internship job?

A Welding Engineer Internship is a temporary position designed for students or recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in welding processes, materials, and engineering principles. Interns typically assist in welding procedure development, quality control, and inspection while working alongside experienced engineers. They may also support research and testing to improve welding techniques and ensure compliance with industry standards. This role helps build technical skills and industry knowledge, providing a foundation for a career in welding engineering.

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Infographic showing various Welding Engineer Internship job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 77% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 13% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,554 per year, or $41.6 per hour.
Co-op (Spring Term)

Co-op (Spring Term)

Curtiss-Wright

Cheswick, PA • On-site

$15.25 - $20/hr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago


Curtiss-Wright rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 35 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

76th of 421 rated machine equipment manufacturers


Job description

We are looking to hire Interns or co-ops for the Spring, Summer and Fall semesters at our Pittsburgh (Cheswick) location. We typically recruit at least one semester before you would start.
Now Hiring For:
Mechanical Engineering Interns and Co-ops
Hiring for the following Departments:
  • Defense Business Segment - multiple positions
  • Commercial Nuclear
  • Analytical Engineering
  • Stress and Thermal Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering - multiple positions

Electrical Engineering Interns and Co-ops
Hiring for the following Departments:
  • Facilities Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering Processes and Resources - Product design - multiple positions

Industrial Engineering Interns and Co-ops
Hiring for the following positions:
  • Continuous Improvement - Lean Manufacturing Initiatives (Kaizen, 5S etc)
  • Project Control Analyst - Developing Project Schedules
  • Logistics and Inventory Control

Supply Chain, Logistics , Business, IT and Accounting Co-ops and Interns
Hiring for the following positions:
  • Buyer - multiple positions
  • Contracts Administration - working in our Contracts Department
  • Accounting
  • Project Control Analyst - developing project schedules
  • Supply Chain Data Analyst

Welding Engineering Intern or Co-op
Who we are:
Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance
EMD a business unit of Curtiss-Wright in Cheswick, PA designs, manufactures, tests, and provides after-market support for the most advanced, proven and reliable critical function pumps, motors, generators, seals, control rod drive mechanisms and power conditioning electronics available anywhere in the world today. Curtiss-Wright EMD has a long-standing and distinguished reputation for the design, development, manufacture, and qualification of critical-function machining solutions for the United States Navy and the commercial nuclear utility industry. http://www.emd.cwfc.com/
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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 values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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.

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Curtiss-Wright Actuation Division designs, manufactures and supports electro-mechanical actuation products and systems for use in demanding applications in Aerospace, Defense and Industrial Automation markets. Our market leading solutions help improve the reliability, efficiency and performance of our customers' operations and platforms, as well as reducing their environmental impact with energy efficient electro-mechanical designs and technology. For the Aerospace market, we supply actuation systems for flight control, landing gear, utility and other applications on both commercial and military aircraft. In Ground & Naval Defense markets, we support a wide array of applications ranging from door assist, ramp and hatch actuation, weapons handling systems, radar and launch platform actuation, and robotic (AUV/ROV) actuation. In Industrial Automation, our Exlar® actuators are globally recognized as a leading brand offering high power density, precision and reliability for machine/process applications in automotive, food & beverage, oil & gas, robotics, entertainment and many other industries.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Davidson, NC, US

Year founded

1929

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