Intern, R&D, Undergraduate Year Round - Advanced Metal Processing, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable housing

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico invites an energetic R&D Undergraduate Intern to join the Advanced Metals Processing team. You will participate in process development and work with laser powder bed fusion, directed energy deposition, and bound powder extrusion onsite.

The role emphasizes collaboration to analyze experimental data and contribute to project reports. Applicants must be enrolled full time in an accredited undergraduate program, pursuing a science/engineering/math major,

Qualifications

• Currently attending and enrolled full time in an accredited undergraduate program
• Pursuing a science, engineering, or math major
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0
• Ability to work up to 25 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during the summer
• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship
• Note: If you have not earned a HS diploma or equivalent, please apply to a high school intern position.

Responsibilities

• Assist with process development
• Work with technologies such as laser powder bed fusion, directed energy deposition (both powder and wire), and bound powder extrusion.
• Collaborate with team members to analyze experimental data and contribute to project reports.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop innovative solutions for material processing challenges.
• Join us in our mission to innovate and advance the field of metal additive manufacturing!

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Undergraduate program in science/engineering/math

Tools

SolidWorks

ProE

LabVIEW

G-code

Optics

Lasers

Welding

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Intern, R&D, Undergraduate Year Round - Advanced Metal Processing, Onsite

The Advanced Metals Processing team is dedicated to tackling ambitious material challenges across our operations, where we focus on developing cutting-edge advanced manufacturing processes. Our team of subject matter experts specializes in the advanced manufacturing and modification of metals, managing a diverse portfolio of R&D projects that push the boundaries of the state-of-the-art while supporting a wide range of customers across Sandia and the Nuclear Security Enterprise.

We are excited to announce an opportunity for an energetic R&D Undergraduate Intern to join our Advanced Metals Processing team. Join us in our mission to innovate and advance the field of metal additive manufacturing!

On any given day, you may be called on to:

Assist with process development

Work with technologies such as laser powder bed fusion, directed energy deposition (both powder and wire), and bound powder extrusion.

Collaborate with team members to analyze experimental data and contribute to project reports.

Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop innovative solutions for material processing challenges.

Join us in our mission to innovate and advance the field of metal additive manufacturing!

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

Salary Range:

At Sandia, we value the important work done by our interns and its contribution to National Security. Because of this, our interns earn competitive pay rates. Our pay structure is based on earned credit hours, classification, and degree level. Your pay rate will be determined during the hire process and included in your offer package. You can view the Intern Pay Rate chart here (https://www.sandia.gov/app/uploads/sites/51/2024/12/Student-Rate-Sheet-2025.docx) .

Qualifications We Require:

You bring the confidence and skills to be eligible for the job by meeting these minimum requirements:

Currently attending and enrolled full time in an accredited undergraduate program

Pursuing a science, engineering, or math major

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0

Ability to work up to 25 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during the summer

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship

Note: If you have not earned a HS diploma or equivalent, please apply to a high school intern position.

Qualifications We Desire:

Forward-thinking and enthusiastic student, preferably a sophomore or junior majoring in materials science or engineering, metallurgical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering or a related degree.

Completion of Basic Science and Engineering Undergraduate Laboratories, Basic Physics, Basic Chemistry, and Introduction to Engineering Courses.

Enrollment in or completion of Heat/Mass Transfer, Basic Materials, and Design Courses

Ability to use design software such as Solidworks, ProE, or others

Knowledge of Labview, G-code, Optics, Lasers, or Welding

Experience with mechanical testing of metals

Experience with Additive Manufacturing

The ideal candidate should have: laboratory experience, a solid understanding of Heat and Mass Transfer, and knowledge of the Mechanical Behavior of Materials.

Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software is essential, along with the ability to use design software such as SolidWorks.

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

About Our Team:

The Advanced Metal Processing Department and Rapid Development Machine Shop provides scientific and engineering expertise in the areas of advanced manufacturing, metal additive manufacturing and laser machining/surface modification. Advanced manufacturing includes the design and fabrication of components by conventional subtractive machining, additive manufacturing, electrical discharge machining (EDM), laser machining, laser etching/annealing, vacuum induction melting, and optical probe measurements. Metal additive manufacturing expertise includes alloy development, qualification/acceptance, and design. Current technologies utilized include laser powder bed, metal fused deposition (FDM), and powder and wire directed energy deposition (DED). Our staff supports a variety of programs and is highly engaged in providing collaborative, innovative materials science and systems-based engineering solutions. The analytic capabilities available: High Speed Microscopy, High Speed Thermal Imaging, Thermal Desorption, Thermal Diffusivity, Particle Size Analysis, Avalanche Angle Measurement, Thermal Imaging, plus others.

About Sandia:

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide

Extraordinary co-workers

Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world

Career advancement and enrichment opportunities

Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)

Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

*These benefits vary by job classification.

Security Clearance:

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

• Affordable housing, reasonable cost of living
• Minimal traffic congestion compared to larger cities
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