MARS Intern

Weber State University; Clearfield, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Weber State University is seeking a MARS Intern to assist advanced materials research at the MARS Center in Clearfield, Utah. You will fabricate parts, prepare specimens, perform experiments, collect and analyze data, and prepare summary reports as part of the internship.

The role requires an engineering or related STEM major, hands-on shop tools experience, CAD skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Some CAD, coding, and Microsoft Office familiarity are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Prefer engineering or related STEM major.
• Shop tools experience (mill/lathe) preferred.
• Experience with additive manufacturing and composite materials.
• CAD experience.
• Coding skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to commute to MARS Center in Clearfield, Utah.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds overhead.

Responsibilities

• Assist MARS staff with research tasks related to advanced materials fabrication and development.
• Fabricate parts and prepare test specimens.
• Perform experiments and collect data.
• Analyze data and prepare summary reports.

Skills

Shop tools

Additive manufacturing

Composite materials

CAD experience

Coding

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering major or related STEM field

Tools

Mill

Lathe

Job description

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title MARS Intern

Requisition Number

Requisition Number H01716P

Position Category

Campus Location

Campus Location Off Campus

Hours per week 15-25

Months per year

Pay Grade

Hourly Pay Rate

Hourly Pay Rate $20

FLSA

Job Summary/Basic Function

The intern will assist MARS staff to research tasks related to advanced materials fabrication and development. Among other responsibilities, the intern will fabricate parts, prepare test specimens, perform experiments, collect and analyze data, and prepare summary reports.

Required Qualifications

The intern will preferably be majoring in Engineering or another related STEM field. Shop tool experience (mill and lather preferred), additive manufacturing, composite materials, CAD experience, coding, Microsoft office. Self-motivated, able to commute to MARS Center in Clearfield, Utah, capable of lifting 50 pounds overhead.

Physical Activity of this position

Physical Activity of this position Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Physical Requirements of this position

Physical Requirements of this position Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Not required

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

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Documents Needed to Apply

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• Resume