Hot Cell Design Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
Idaho National Laboratory•Idaho Falls, ID
•$27 - $32•Onsite
About The Position
This internship focuses on Mechanical Engineering within the Hot Cell System Engineering group at the Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC). Interns will work with a Senior Manager and contribute to designing remote-handling equipment for hot cells, troubleshooting facility equipment, and assisting with qualification testing in the mock-up shop. The team operates on a 4x10 schedule onsite at MFC. The start date and duration of the internship will vary based on project needs and student availability.
Requirements
- Undergraduate Junior or Senior student enrolled full time in a Bachelor's degree program at an accredited college/university studying Mechanical Engineering
- A minimum overall 3.0 GPA
- Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT)
- Current Resume or CV
- Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs)
- Current class schedule and number of credits
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience designing, building, or testing mechanical systems or equipment — through coursework, capstone, or prior internship — with the ability to speak to a specific project from design concept through fabrication or testing
- Exposure to or coursework in remote handling, robotics, mechanisms, or equipment design for hazardous/restricted-access environments (e.g., radiation, high-temperature, or confined-space applications), with a project example to discuss
Responsibilities
- Designing remote-handling equipment for use in various hot cells at MFC
- Troubleshooting facility equipment
- Assisting with qualification testing in the mock-up shop
Benefits
- Paid holiday time off
- Travel reimbursement may be available for eligible interns
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
