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Savannah River National Laboratory · 2 weeks ago

LSE Technical Undergraduate Intern

Aiken, SC

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Savannah River National Laboratory is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science to solve complex technical problems. They are seeking Technical Undergraduate Interns to support research and development in additive manufacturing, focusing on tooling design, system development, and material characterization.

BiotechnologyGovernmentTest and Measurement

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide research support to the polymer and/or metal Additive Manufacturing Team on one or more of these key projects:

Design tooling and molds, 3D print the molds using multiple AM machines (e.g., vat photopolymerization, extrusion, powder bed fusion, etc.), use secondary manufacturing technique (e.g., injection molding), and evaluate the quality and performance of both printed tool/mold and fabricated final part

Design and build a research and development scale laser powder bed fusion system suitable for use as a testbed for screening novel materials and proving on machine inspection technologies prior to costly scale up

Use statistical design of experiments to map the effects of 3D printing composite polymers by various AM techniques

Characterize 3D printed specimens of various refractory metal alloys, including W-Re, W, Ta, and Ta-W to build on the efforts of refractory metal AM research performed by SRNL researchers

Work with assigned mentor and Additive Manufacturing Team members to understand work processes and scope of project

Perform work safely using the Safe Conduct of Research Principles

Provide accurate, detailed, and timely written updates and reports associated with work scope

Qualification

Additive Manufacturing3D CAD softwareMechanical DesignMechanical EngineeringMaterial Science EngineeringResearch SupportTeam CollaborationWritten Communication

Required

GPA 2.5

The successful candidates must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, metallurgy, material science and engineering or a relevant field and must be a U.S. citizen

Preferred

Areas of studies: Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Material Science & Engineering, but applicants having related disciplines will be considered

It is preferred that the candidate have prior experience in 3D CAD software, additive manufacturing (3D printing), and mechanical design

Benefits

Benefits vary based upon employment status

Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed

Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)

Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)

AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)

Savings & Investment plan:

Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting

Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (3 yrs. vesting in company match)

Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap

Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Plan

SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.