Intermittent Worker
About The Position
The Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems Extension (CAVS-E), satellite site at EMCC's Communiversity, located in Columbus, MS, is focused on providing engineering training and technical assistance to manufacturing-related industries. Major activities include teaching professional development workshops, such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Problem Solving, among others, and conducting on-site engineering projects. Employees hired into Intermittent positions are limited to working no more than 720 hours per fiscal year. Salary Grade: UC Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department. Department Profile: CAVS-E is an engineering outreach center focused on supporting advanced manufacturing and innovation across Mississippi. The center works directly with industry, state entities, and educational partners to improve manufacturing competitiveness through professional development training, on-site technical assistance projects, and technology adoption. CAVS-E drives economic growth by helping manufacturers across Mississippi solve real-world challenges, expand their capabilities, and innovate for the future. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The individual serves under the general direction of the Director of CAVS-Extension located in Canton, MS and will work alongside industry-experienced engineers to: Perform project work that supports industrial clients and public sectors partners, contributing to statewide and regional economic development improvement. Participate in training opportunities available at CAVS-E; provide support CAVS-E team members in the delivery of professional development training for industrial clients and K-12 outreach related to i4.0 advanced technology. Set up and integrate advanced automation equipment in the CAVS-E Experiential Learning Lab (C.E.L.L.), including: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) Collaborative Robots Autonomous Mobile Robots Vision Systems Industrial Sensors Demonstrate and showcase automation technologies to industry partners and workshop participants and assist in designing custom automation solutions for real-world industrial applications. Document results of industry projects and benefits to customers. Time Period: Spring or Summer Semesters 2026. This internship provides real industry engagement, exposure to emerging technologies, and the chance to contribute to transformative projects.
Requirements
- Students enrolled in engineering, manufacturing, mechatronics, or maintenance programs at post-secondary schools that have completed their freshman year.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, with an interest in manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Perform project work that supports industrial clients and public sectors partners, contributing to statewide and regional economic development improvement.
- Participate in training opportunities available at CAVS-E; provide support CAVS-E team members in the delivery of professional development training for industrial clients and K-12 outreach related to i4.0 advanced technology.
- Set up and integrate advanced automation equipment in the CAVS-E Experiential Learning Lab (C.E.L.L.), including: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) Collaborative Robots Autonomous Mobile Robots Vision Systems Industrial Sensors
- Demonstrate and showcase automation technologies to industry partners and workshop participants and assist in designing custom automation solutions for real-world industrial applications.
- Document results of industry projects and benefits to customers.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
