MFC Engineering Technology & Operations Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
The intern will support operational, maintenance, and research activities at Idaho National Laboratory's Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC). Working alongside technicians, operators, engineers, and researchers, the intern will assist with facility operations, equipment inspections, material handling, data collection, and research support activities within a nuclear research environment. Assignments may involve process systems, instrumentation, mechanical equipment, testing equipment, and facility support systems used to advance nuclear energy research and development. The intern will gain hands-on experience in a highly regulated environment and develop technical skills related to nuclear facility operations, industrial safety, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational excellence. Assignments will vary based on facility needs, project priorities, and student experience. The team works a 4x10 schedule onsite at the Materials and Fuels Complex campus. Start date and internship duration vary based on the project and student availability. The internship may be eligible for course credit.
Requirements
- Be enrolled full-time in an associate degree or Technical Certificate program in Nuclear Technology, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Process Operations, or a closely related technical discipline.
- Have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
- Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. Green Card holder due to Department of Energy export control restrictions.
- Provide a current resume or CV.
- Provide unofficial transcripts that include current and completed degree programs.
- Provide a current class schedule and number of credits.
Nice To Haves
- Coursework or laboratory experience involving industrial systems, process operations, instrumentation, electrical systems, mechanical systems, maintenance, or nuclear technologies.
- Experience operating, troubleshooting, maintaining, or repairing technical equipment in a laboratory, manufacturing, utility, or industrial setting.
- Familiarity with technical procedures, operating instructions, or safety protocols.
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills.
- Interest in nuclear energy, advanced reactor technologies, industrial operations, or national laboratory research.
Responsibilities
- Support facility operations, maintenance, and research activities at MFC.
- Assist with equipment inspections and material handling.
- Collect data and support research activities in a nuclear research environment.
- Support process systems, instrumentation, mechanical equipment, testing equipment, and facility support systems, as assigned.
- Work alongside technicians, operators, engineers, and researchers.
Benefits
- Paid holiday time off for eligible interns.
- Many internships offer travel reimbursements.
- May be eligible for course credit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
