Cryogenic Engineering Co-op

Fermilab • Batavia, IL

2d • $21 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Applied Physics & Technology Directorate (APS-TD) conducts highly innovative research and development programs in superconducting magnets and superconducting radio frequency cavities for next generation accelerators and detectors to advance Fermilab’s scientific mission. We also educate and train the next generation of physicists and engineers. We are seeking a Cryogenic Engineering Cooperative Education Student to support cryogenic projects and test areas within the AP&TD Cryogenics Division. Under the direction of an expert mechanical engineer, project tasks may include cryogenic component design, in-house or vendor oversight of fabrication, component installation, system commissioning, and operations. Mechanical engineering tasks may include mechanical stress analysis, heat transfer calculations, fluid flow calculations, 3-D modeling and drawing layouts, checking calculations, manipulating and analyzing data, and writing reports.

Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering student enrolled in an accredited mechanical engineering Bachelor’s program at a U.S. University.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Students who have completed their sophomore year of study in Mechanical Engineering are preferred.
• Consideration will be given to students who have completed their first year and have demonstrated strong skill in mathematics and basic engineering sciences.
• Familiarity with reading mechanical drawings and process flow schematics.
• Experience with computer usage for performing engineering analysis, writing reports and crafting presentations.
• Abide by all environment, safety, and health regulations.
• Students on a semester-based academic calendar are required to work a minimum of 2, preferably 3, alternating semesters.
• Students on a quarter-based academic calendar are required to work a minimum of 3, preferably 4, alternating quarters.
• Current Resume
• Official or unofficial transcript
• Proposed Cooperative Education schedule

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of cryogenics and/or thermal-fluids courses is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support cryogenic projects and test areas within the AP&TD Cryogenics Division.
• Perform cryogenic component design.
• Provide in-house or vendor oversight of fabrication.
• Assist with component installation.
• Participate in system commissioning and operations.
• Conduct mechanical stress analysis.
• Perform heat transfer calculations.
• Conduct fluid flow calculations.
• Create 3-D modeling and drawing layouts.
• Check calculations.
• Manipulate and analyze data.
• Write reports.

Benefits

• Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening
• HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential
• REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level