About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience supporting precision manufacturing and nuclear operations workflows within the Sample Preparation Laboratory. You will work in shielded-cell environments and gain exposure to hot cell activities, material transfer coordination, and facility systems operations. You will be mentored by experienced facility operators and technical experts while developing foundational skills in nuclear operations, process startup, and remote instrument operation.
What you'll do#
- Assist with in-cell CNC machining, robotics-assisted material handling, and automated transfer processes.
- Help nuclear technicians and operators complete sample preparation tasks.
- Troubleshoot equipment and support the startup of new operational processes.
- Work to implement and refine operational procedures within the advanced radiological facility.
What you'll need#
- Full-time enrollment in an undergraduate degree program at an ABET-accredited college or university.
- Current studies in Machining, Nuclear Operations, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related field.
- A minimum overall 3.0 GPA.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT).
- Submission of a current resume or CV, unofficial transcripts, and a current class schedule.
- Preferred: Experience programming or operating CNC machines, or relevant coursework.
- Preferred: Engineering or manufacturing coursework or hands-on experience.
- Preferred: Familiarity with robotics, industrial automation, or mechanical systems.
- Preferred: Strong technical problem-solving and hands-on capability.
Location & details#
- Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho.
- Schedule: On-site, 4x10 work schedule at the Materials and Fuels Complex campus.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Employment: Part-time, paid internship.
- Compensation: Undergraduate interns earn between $26.94 and $32.41 per hour, while Master's interns earn between $35.34 and $37.73 per hour, depending on education level and field.
- Physical requirements: The role requires standing, walking, bending, and the ability to occasionally lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.
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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