MFC CO-OP Intern - Spring/Summer 2027
About The Position
Idaho National Laboratory's Cooperative Education Program offers students an extended, hands-on opportunity to apply classroom learning alongside scientists and engineers. CO-OP students typically work with INL for two or more terms, which may be nonconsecutive. The Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) is a U.S. testing center for advanced nuclear energy technologies and conducts research on reactor fuels and related materials. The CO-OP student joins a team providing engineering support to nuclear fuels and materials research facilities. The position works onsite at MFC near Idaho Falls, Idaho, on a 4x10 schedule. The internship may be placed at an undergraduate or master's level, depending on degree field and education level.
Requirements
- Must be registered and eligible to participate in their university CO-OP education program.
- Must be an undergraduate student enrolled full time at an accredited college or university in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, or a closely related Engineering field.
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
- Must maintain good academic standing in an undergraduate program of study for the duration of CO-OP participation.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. Green Card holder due to Department of Energy export control restrictions.
Responsibilities
- Define requirements and develop design concepts.
- Complete and document detailed designs.
- Develop engineering documents, including drawings, specifications, and calculations, to support work assignments.
- Support design and troubleshooting of instrumentation, controls, or electrical systems.
- Support software, automation, or data acquisition efforts for facility systems.
- Provide engineering support during equipment installation.
- Perform system and component testing and surveillance.
- Collect and analyze data.
- Solve equipment issues.
- Maintain the configuration of assigned facilities and systems.
- Perform other duties as assigned based on project needs and student skill set.
Benefits
- Paid holiday time off for eligible interns.
- Travel reimbursements are offered for many internships.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
