Engineering Lab & Prototyping Intern

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 9,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University invites engineering interns to join the Materials for Extreme Environments Department. You will work alongside engineers and technical staff on hands-on research and development projects supporting Navy and DoD customers.

Interns will prepare specimens, operate lab equipment, perform tests, and help design fixtures and prototypes while maintaining detailed notes and contributing to technical summaries and presentations.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment at Penn State or an accredited technical school, community college, college, or university.
• Study in engineering, engineering technology, manufacturing, machining, welding, materials, industrial technology, science, or a related technical field.
• Interest in hands-on laboratory, manufacturing, fabrication, testing, or equipment-related work.

Responsibilities

• Work with engineers and staff to prepare samples, build prototypes, conduct tests, and support lab experiments.
• Operate laboratory and manufacturing equipment under supervision.
• Conduct mechanical, thermal, environmental, and surface-property testing.
• Assist with materials characterization using microscopy, spectroscopy, profilometry, and other methods.
• Maintain organized lab notes and assist with technical summaries and presentations.

Skills

Hands-on lab work

Team collaboration

Use of hand tools

Education

Engineering enrollment

Tools

CAD

3D printing

Data acquisition

Spreadsheets

Job description

The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University invites engineering interns to join the Materials for Extreme Environments Department. You will work alongside engineers and technical staff on hands-on research and development projects supporting Navy and DoD customers.

Interns will prepare specimens, operate lab equipment, perform tests, and help design fixtures and prototypes while maintaining detailed notes and contributing to technical summaries and presentations.