Savannah River National Laboratory · 4 days ago
LSE Technical Undergraduate Intern - Additive Manufacturing
Aiken, SC
Internship
Onsite
InternSavannah River National Laboratory is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical solutions to complex technical problems. They are seeking technical interns to support research and development in additive manufacturing, specifically in designing tooling, building laser systems, and characterizing 3D printed materials.
BiotechnologyGovernmentTest and Measurement
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
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
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)
Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 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.
Company
Savannah River National Laboratory
Savannah River National Laboratory is an applied research and development laboratory that offers experimental research services.
Founded in 1951
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brandi Strickland
Human Resources Business Partner
Colin Sanders
Principal Talent Acquisition Partner
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