Olson Center FSAM Intern

CP11 University of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

University of New Hampshire in Durham is seeking an engineering‑oriented student for a hands‑on internship. The role supports prototype design, data collection, and CAD/CAM work in a team research setting.

The position emphasizes safety, clear documentation, and collaborative project tasks. Strong communication skills and enrollment in an engineering program are required, with flexible scheduling to fit academic commitments.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a program with an interest in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar) preferred.
• Basic understanding of machining, welding, or additive manufacturing is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented research environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing prototypes and conducting manufacturing experiments.
• Collect and analyze data from material testing and process monitoring systems.
• Work with CAD and CAM software for part design and toolpath generation.
• Operate lab equipment, ensuring safety and proper usage.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations to document findings.
• Collaborate with team members on project tasks and research objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

CAD experience

Machining/Welding/AM

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Enrollment in engineering-related program

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

CAD software

Job description

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist in designing prototypes and conducting manufacturing experiments.
• Collect and analyze data from material testing and process monitoring systems.
• Work with CAD and CAM software for part design and toolpath generation.
• Operate lab equipment, ensuring safety and proper usage.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations to document findings.
• Collaborate with team members on project tasks and research objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a high school, undergraduate, or graduate program with an interest in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar) is preferred.
• Basic understanding of machining, welding, or additive manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented research environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits & Opportunities

• Gain project-based experience that can be showcased for future opportunities.
• Networking opportunities with industry professionals and researchers.
• Potential for continued research involvement or position extension.
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments.

Compensation

• Pay Range $17.50/Hour

Please be advised that this position is supported by external sponsor funding. As such, continued employment in this role is contingent upon the availability of those external funds. If, for any reason, the sponsor funding is reduced or discontinued, employment may be subject to modification or termination in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations.

More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location: Durham Salary Grade: Adjunct Hourly Staff 00 Are you an employee of KSC, PSU, UNH or the system office? Apply internally within Workday through the Jobs Hub app. The University System of New Hampshire is the largest provider of postsecondary education in the Granite State. With approximately 30,000 enrolled students annually and more than 90,000 alumni living in state, the institutions of the University System - the University of New Hampshire - Durham, the University of New Hampshire School of Law, the University of New Hampshire at Manchester, Plymouth State University, and Keene State College - have a direct impact on hundreds of thousands of New Hampshire citizens every year.