About the role#
Join the Hot Cell System Engineering group at the Materials and Fuels Complex. You will gain hands-on experience in nuclear facility engineering by working alongside experienced engineers. This role is for Mechanical Engineering students who want to apply their coursework to real facility systems. You will see how designs translate into physical hardware and build experience relevant to careers in nuclear, defense, or aerospace industries.
What you'll do#
- Design remote-handling equipment for use in various hot cells.
- Troubleshoot facility equipment.
- Assist with qualification testing in the mock-up shop.
- Manage the equipment lifecycle from concept through deployment.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a Junior or Senior in a Bachelor's degree program for Mechanical Engineering.
- A minimum overall 3.0 GPA.
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
- Hands-on experience designing, building, or testing mechanical systems through coursework, capstone projects, or prior internships.
- Ability to discuss a specific project from design concept through fabrication or testing.
- Coursework or exposure to remote handling, robotics, mechanisms, or equipment design for restricted-access environments.
- Required documents: current resume or CV, unofficial transcripts, and current class schedule with credit count.
Location & details#
- Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho.
- Schedule: On-site, 4x10 work week.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: $26.94 to $32.41 per hour.
- Benefits: Paid holiday time off and potential travel reimbursement for eligible interns.
About Idaho National Laboratory
Idaho National Laboratory is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory founded in 1949. It supports the United States Department of Energy through research in nuclear science, energy, and national defense. The laboratory operates from an 890-square-mile site and employs over 4,000 people. Its research spans robotics, wind power, biofuels, and critical infrastructure protection.
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