Product Assurance - Metrology Intern

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory • Cambridge, MA

36d • $20 - $45

About The Position

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com . Job Description Summary: Engineering Student internships support the research and development of new or existing computer systems (hardware, software, components, and materials) or may assist in sustaining and improving the quality processes across the full engineering and manufacturing life cycle. Student interns will contribute to projects in various engineering disciplines such as computer hardware or software design and development, electro-optical design, optical and thermal model development, bioengineering, materials testing, electrical system design, hardware assembly, testing, etc. Student interns will test and evaluate products, systems, or components and work with various applications such as LabVIEW, MATLAB, SolidWorks, COMSOL, ANSYS, Mentor Graphics, Python, and GitLab. Student interns collaborate with engineers or technicians to build and test systems, hardware, or components on various projects. They may also be involved in ensuring quality products are produced and quality procedures are upheld. Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities Design, develop, and enhancement engineering solutions for challenging problems. Implement, test, perform analysis, and provide documentation support. Generate and present test reports including plots, tables, evaluation criteria, and conclusions from data collected and analyzed throughout the test process. Complete assignments designed to develop a practical knowledge of processes, procedures, equipment, facilities, and systems as well as their interrelationships within engineering disciplines. Performs other duties as assigned. Program Requirements Enrolled in an accredited full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program required. There is flexibility regarding hours and program duration based on applicant’s school schedule and availability. Additional Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities Assist with preventative maintenance schedules on equipment and common fixtures Maintain equipment calibration records and schedule compiling/reading/interpreting measurement data for review Assist in the development of lab procedures and lab layout for effective utilization Assist the Facility Manager with organizing, cleaning and storage of tools Learn operations, functions, and outputs of different precision and state-of-the-art measurement equipment Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers . Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact [email protected] .

Requirements

• Enrolled in an accredited full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent work ethic with the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt to ever-changing environments, risks, and vulnerabilities.
• Strong computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Sophomore to senior year college student enrolled in a science degree program
• Able to perform hands-on laboratory instrumentation analyzing/measurements activities
• Ability to work on cross functional teams
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhancement engineering solutions for challenging problems.
• Implement, test, perform analysis, and provide documentation support.
• Generate and present test reports including plots, tables, evaluation criteria, and conclusions from data collected and analyzed throughout the test process.
• Complete assignments designed to develop a practical knowledge of processes, procedures, equipment, facilities, and systems as well as their interrelationships within engineering disciplines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assist with preventative maintenance schedules on equipment and common fixtures
• Maintain equipment calibration records and schedule compiling/reading/interpreting measurement data for review
• Assist in the development of lab procedures and lab layout for effective utilization
• Assist the Facility Manager with organizing, cleaning and storage of tools
• Learn operations, functions, and outputs of different precision and state-of-the-art measurement equipment

Benefits

• Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work.
• Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees