About the role#
Fermilab is hiring undergraduate interns for engineering roles based in Lead, South Dakota. This is a full-time, paid internship with a rolling term. You will work on-site to support our research and particle physics experiments.
What you'll do#
- Support engineering projects related to particle physics experiments.
- Assist with the daily operation of particle accelerators.
- Conduct research and technical studies.
- Collaborate with a team of engineers and scientists.
- Participate in safety and compliance activities.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate student in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
- A solid understanding of engineering principles.
- Willingness to work in a drug-free environment.
- Ability to pass a federal background check and pre-employment drug screening.
- Ability to obtain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential.
Location & details#
- Location: Lead, South Dakota.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Sponsorship: Not provided.
About Fermilab
Fermilab is a particle physics and accelerator laboratory based in Batavia, Illinois. Founded in 1967, the facility operates under the United States Department of Energy Office of Science. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people across a 6,800-acre campus. The laboratory conducts experiments on the fundamental building blocks of matter and cosmic phenomena like dark matter.
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