Mechanical Technology Student Assistant
About The Position
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab's Engineering Division is seeking a Mechanical Technology Student Assistant to support the LBNL Mechanical Technology Engineering Teams. This part-time variable hours position (up to 20 hrs/week during the semester and up to 40 hours/week during breaks) offers hands-on experience on engineering projects and R&D efforts. This position involves working closely with the Mechanical Technicians assigned to various programs and projects in LBNL including the Advanced Light Source (ALS) and other science projects and programs at LBNL as well as the engineering shops. Joining the technology group offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge scientific research and technology development.
Requirements
- Student in good academic standing, currently enrolled in a similar technical program, preferably a specialized technical or trade school.
- General understanding of Quality Assurance principles.
- Basic understanding of engineering principles.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Doc platform.
- Basics familiarity hand tools, power tools, and a machine shop environment and safety principles.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity or proficiency with mechanical CAD modeling.
Responsibilities
- Assist with and learn about routine technical work including fabrication, assembling, machining, installing, set up, operating, testing, inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, or modifying standard apparatus, parts and components, devices, equipment, processes or systems associated with mechanisms, particle accelerators, optical systems, vacuum systems, particle detectors, cryogenic equipment and related scientific research apparatus.
- Assist with, and learn, many different mechanical disciplines required to build a particle accelerator.
- Develop skills in installing, maintaining and troubleshooting technical and scientific equipment.
- Assist with and learn about utilizing a wide variety of metallic and non-metallic materials, formulations and processes.
- Advanced candidates will have the opportunity to gain experience in areas of vacuum systems and cryogenic equipment.
- Operate calculators to perform calculations or measurements necessary to help accomplish assignments.
- Operate personal computers or computer terminals to access and/or document information on parts, components and materials or specifications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
