Internship/Assessment-Qualification of Anti-Fretting Coats and Paints (m/f)

Description de l'offre

Internship/Assessment-Qualification of Anti-Fretting Coats and Paints (m/f)

Airbus Helicopters Marignane

Airbus Helicopters, formerly Eurocopter, is a division of Airbus Group, a global pioneer in aerospace and defence related services. Employing approximately 22,000 people worldwide, Airbus Helicopters is the world's number one helicopter manufacturer with a turnover of €6.5 billion. The company's in-service fleet includes some 12,000 helicopters operated by more than 3,000 customers in approximately 150 countries. Airbus Helicopters' international presence is ensured by its subsidiaries and participation in 21 countries, and its worldwide network of maintenance centres, training centres, distributors and certified agents.
Airbus Group is a world leader in aerospace and the associated sectors. In 2014, the Group – comprising Airbus, Airbus Defence and Space and Airbus Helicopters – generated revenues of €60.7 billion and employed a workforce of around 138,600.

Airbus Group is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2015, the Group - comprising Airbus, Airbus Defence and Space and Airbus Helicopters - generated revenues of € 64.5 billion and employed a workforce of around 136,600.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Description of the job

Airbus Helicopters (Marignane) is looking for an intern (m/f) for a 6-month internship.

Within the Airbus Helicopters Laboratory for Materials and Processes (LMP), you will report to the Green Methodology and Coatings department in charge of developing and qualifying coatings on detail parts and aircraft.
Further to new REACh environmental regulations, anti-fretting coats and paint contain substances that must be substituted. The LMP is in charge of finding new alternatives, as well as evaluating and qualifying them.

The aim of this internship is to participate in the substitution of anti-fretting coats on mechanical parts.

You will participate in the elaboration of the qualification plan, the assessment of pre-selected substitution products and the qualification of the selected product.
You will also be required to work on the rationalisation of anti-fretting coats.

This internship will start on 2nd January 2017 (subject to some flexibility).

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Tasks & accountabilities

Your tasks will include:

Work description:

1/ Substitution of anti-fretting coats

·  Defining the qualification plan/test matrix/implementation and follow-up of test specimens in the various configurations (substrate, surface treatment) identified in work specifications for the evaluation/qualification of the pre-selected anti-fretting coats,
·  Performing/following up coating characterisation tests in the laboratory in accordance with the evaluation/qualification programme,
·  Drafting evaluation reports for the tested coatings and technical documents, - Working in a project mode will be requested.

You will be in charge of the implementation of project follow-up tools (cost, planning, reporting).

2/ Rationalisation of anti-fretting coats

·  Implementing a synthesis matrix (substrates/application/performance) of anti-fretting coats that are already qualified based on existing documentation and with the assistance of fretting specialist,
·  Based on new products undergoing assessment, looking for rationalisation opportunities of anti-fretting coats,
·  Setting up a coat base to help with the selection.

3/ Substitution of fluorescent/phosphorescent paints

·  Depending on operational opportunities, you may also work on the evaluation and qualification of specific fluorescent/phosphorescent paint types.

Required skills

You are in the final year of engineering school, university or equivalent (5-year degree), specialising in Materials or Chemistry (with a major in organic materials/surface treatment).

You ideally have initial experience in this field.

You are a good team player and have excellent interpersonal skills.

English: intermediate level,
French: fluent.