R&D Engineering Intern

Dormont Manufacturing Co; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is seeking a motivated graduate student to support research in metal additive manufacturing at the Center for Innovative Material Processing through Direct Digital Deposition (CIMP-3D). Responsibilities include machine programming, coordinating metallurgical testing, and analyzing experimental results.

This position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to undergo a government security investigation. Candidates are expected to commit to part-time hours during semesters and full-time during the summer.

Qualifications

• Experience with additive manufacturing is desired.
• Familiarity with data analysis and reporting is preferred.
• Ability to design experiments and document results.

Responsibilities

• Support machine programming for additive manufacturing processes.
• Assist with metallurgical characterization and mechanical testing.
• Design experiments and analyze AM build results.
• Support activities related to process monitoring and control integration.

Skills

Additive manufacturing

Scientific programming

LabVIEW

Material science

Education

Graduate student in engineering, materials science, or applied physics

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Center for Innovative Material Processing through Direct Digital Deposition (CIMP-3D) of the Applied Research Laboratory, a national leader in metal Additive Manufacturing (AM), is seeking a highly motivated and creative graduate student to support fundamental and applied research related to the development and application of metal additive manufacturing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support machine programming and processing via directed energy deposition AM (including robot), powder bed fusion AM, and hybrid AM + 5‑axis machining.
• Assist CIMP‑3D faculty and staff with coordination and/or execution of metallurgical characterization and mechanical testing of AM test coupons, data analysis and reporting.
• Design experiments, plan AM builds, analyze and document results in reports and/or academic publications.
• Support activities related to sensing and control and analysis of additive manufacturing process monitoring to accelerate product qualification (hardware selection, sensor integration, computer programming for data acquisition and data analysis, operation of process AM simulation tools).

Students studying engineering, materials, science, or applied physics are encouraged to apply. Experience with additive manufacturing, scientific programming, LabVIEW, and/or material science is desired.

The successful candidate will work up to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters and 40 hours per week during the summer.

Remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.

U.S. citizenship and subject to a government security investigation are required. Employment with the Applied Research Laboratory will require successful completion of a pre‑employment drug screen.

BACKGROUND CHECKS / CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies and the ability to obtain a government security clearance; candidates will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation.

EEO STATEMENT

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