Olson Center FSAM Intern

University of New Hampshire; United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH is seeking motivated engineering interns to support experimental design, data collection, and technical documentation for advanced manufacturing projects.

You will collaborate with faculty, graduate students, and industry professionals to design prototypes, analyze results, and communicate findings, gaining hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a high school, undergraduate, or graduate program in engineering 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

CAD software

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate engineering enrollment

Interest in Mechanical/Manufacturing Eng

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app

Internal candidate identified

We are seeking motivated interns to assist with research and industrial projects in advanced manufacturing. This internship provides hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment and real-world engineering challenges. Interns will collaborate with industry professionals, faculty, and graduate students to support experimental design, data collection, project validation, and technical documentation.

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