About the role#
The Fabrication Engineering Group creates advanced hardware prototypes for national security. This role supports the facilities, material-flow, logistics, and operational-readiness activities that keep our fabrication environments running. You will work alongside engineers, technicians, and project teams to improve how materials, equipment, and information move through our shops.
What you'll do#
- Document fabrication-area layouts, equipment locations, and utility needs.
- Assess material flow, receiving, storage, and handling processes.
- Identify ways to improve workspace organization, visual management, and operational efficiency.
- Plan logistics for equipment moves, prototype transfers, and facility upgrades.
- Prepare schedules, readiness checklists, and work packages for logistics tasks.
- Collect and analyze data on space utilization, inventory levels, and workflow constraints.
- Develop process maps, standard work instructions, and signage.
- Reconcile equipment and material inventories using asset-management systems.
- Prepare technical summaries and final presentations detailing your findings and recommendations.
- Follow all safety, security, and material-handling procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in industrial, mechanical, civil, or facilities engineering, supply chain, operations management, or a related field.
- At least one year of post-secondary education completed by the start of the internship.
- Ability to organize information, evaluate processes, and communicate findings clearly.
- Proficiency with standard productivity tools like spreadsheets and presentation software.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
- Experience or coursework in facilities planning, manufacturing systems, or project management is helpful.
- Familiarity with Lean principles, process mapping, or CAD tools is a plus.
- Experience in a laboratory, fabrication shop, warehouse, or construction environment is preferred.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret-level DoD security clearance.
Location & details#
- Location: Lexington, Massachusetts.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: This is an on-site, full-time internship.
About MIT Lincoln Laboratory
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center. Founded in 1951, it focuses on technology development and system prototyping for national security. The organization is based in Lexington, Massachusetts. It employs over 4,000 people and works with industry partners to transition new concepts into deployed systems.
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