Textile Engineering Intern presso Albany International Corporation

Company Overview

Albany International Corporation is a global leader in advanced textiles, materials technology, and processing. We operate two business segments:

• Albany Engineered Composites (AEC), a high-performing and rapidly growing supplier of advanced engineered composite structures for the aerospace and defense industries
• Machine Clothing, the world’s leading producer of custom-designed fabrics and belts essential to production in the paper, nonwovens, and other process industries

Position Summary

 Albany Engineered Composites is seeking a motivated Textile Engineering Intern to join our Research & Technology (R&T) team. This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in advanced textile and composite materials development within a collaborative engineering environment.

The intern will assist in the design, analysis, and manufacturing of textile-based composite preforms used in high-performance aerospace applications. This includes exposure to woven textiles, and the equipment used to produce them.

Interns will receive guidance and mentorship from experienced engineers and will contribute to real-world projects in support of ongoing research and development activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of textile preforms for composite structures through tasks such as characterization, mapping, and data collection of the complex 3D weaving process.
• Assist in textile design and analysis using CAD/CAE tools and simulation software (training provided as needed)
• Help document experimental methods, process steps, and test results in technical reports or presentations
• Participate in team meetings and provide progress updates to engineers and project leaders
• Collaborate with engineering staff to evaluate materials, processes, and equipment
• Follow all safety protocols and demonstrate a commitment to a safe working environment