Hourly Pooled - Engineering Shop Manufacturing Intern

University of Wyoming • Laramie, WY

2h • Onsite

About The Position

An opportunity is available for a Mechanical/Energy Systems Engineering student to assist with designing and building experimental & educational systems for a wide range of disciplines across the UW campus in the Engineering Shop. This hands-on internship position is multiple parts: System integration, mechanical design, CAD modeling and time spent working in the shops (fabrication, machining, soldering, wiring, sweeping/mopping, daily upkeep, etc…). The position will allow up to to 40hr/week during the Summer 2026 Semester, with the potential for staying on during the school year following, at reduced rate of 10hr/week during the semester. Hourly Rate: $14/hr, no overtime pay.

Requirements

• Be actively pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Energy Systems, Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Have completed Mechanics of Materials, Electrical Circuits I & Statics/Dynamics courses (Sophomore level & up).
• Must maintain good interpersonal communication, listening skills & ability to discuss technical concepts with co-workers & customers.
• Have some Solidworks/Fusion 360 experience & desire to learn/implement more.
• Have some related shop experience (fabrication, machining, working w/power tools) & willingness to learn more as needed.
• Have spent some time working with basic electricity, electronics or circuits.

Nice To Haves

• Having spent time working in a manufacturing/machine shop or other construction/industrial setting.
• Experience completing machining/welding, mechanical/electrical repair and diagnosis of equipment from small to large.
• Have completed courses in Physical Computing, Materials, System Dynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Manufacturing Processes or Technical Writing.
• Understand/have experience with analog to digital conversion, electrical noise, data/controls systems, basic computer or microcontroller programming, etc

Responsibilities

• Machine shop daily duties (Sweeping, organizing & cleaning as needed)
• Mechanical design & occasional machining/fabrication
• Generate solid models, assemblies, and detailed fabrication drawings – Solidworks or Fusion 360
• Generate cost estimates
• Generate basic system schematics
• Work with some electrical wiring & controls
• Repair laboratory equipment, including soldering & troubleshooting
• Troubleshoot system problems using tools such as oscilloscope, multi-meter & other basic hand tools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern