Fermilab · 2 weeks ago
Beam Instrumentation Electrical Engineering Co-op Position
Batavia
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$21.26/hr - $27.49/hrFermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, seeking a Co-op Student for hands-on experience in electrical engineering within the Accelerator Directorate’s Instrumentation Department. The role involves contributing to the development and maintenance of beam instrumentation and diagnostic systems for particle accelerators under the mentorship of experienced engineers.
BiotechnologyClean EnergyCleanTechEnergy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Contribute to hardware design and/or firmware architecture for electronics used in beam diagnostic signal conditioning and instrumentation
Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot and refine electronic components for key projects, including PIP-II and LBNF (DUNE)
Build and test electronics to validate circuit designs or integrate off-the-shelf components, ensuring performance with standard test equipment
Document designs, test procedures, and results to support project continuity and knowledge sharing
Progress from basic tasks to more complex projects with increasing independence
Qualification
Required
Must have earned a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent at the time of applying
Registered in the academic institution's cooperative education program
Full-time student enrolled in a 4-year accredited engineering program at a U.S. college or university or at a community college or accredited two-year college
Completed at least one semester at the time of applying (meet this requirement between the start date and due date of the application period.)
Completed at least 6 credit hours in science, mathematics, engineering, or technology course areas, and completed at least 12 credits hours towards a degree
Commitment to completing at least three semesters or four quarters of work at Fermilab, with alternating periods of full-time study
No more than rising junior academic standing
Must be 18 years or older at the time the internship begins
Must be a United States Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident at the time of applying
Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Proof of active health insurance coverage
Strong understanding of Electrical Engineering concepts
Proficiency in circuit simulation tools (e.g. Matlab, PSPice)
Familiarity with circuit design software (e.g., Mentor Graphics, Altium, Cadence Allegro) and simulation tools
Familiarity with Verilog, VHDL, or Python programming languages as well as related software suites such as Vivado or Visual Studio Code
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong analytical and technical skills for performing work and analysis
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
Eagerness to learn and ability to apply theoretical knowledge into practice
Benefits
Gain hands-on experience at a world-renowned research institution.
Contribute to groundbreaking projects in particle physics.
Learn directly from experienced engineers and researchers.
Develop practical electrical engineering and problem-solving skills.
Build a robust professional network within the field.
Company
Fermilab
Fermilab is an American particle physics and accelerator laboratory dedicated to exploring high-energy physics.
Founded in 1967
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$260MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2022-11-04Grant· $260M
Leadership Team
K
Krysia Jacobs
Deputy CIO
Tammy Whited
Enterprise Architecture Department Head, Principal Enterprise Architect
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