R&D Intern: 3D Printing & Mechanical Design

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM seeks an Intern Year Round - R&D Undergrad for a part-time, on-site internship. You will work on 3D printing, additive manufacturing, and product realization for mechanical parts used in weapons development, interfacing with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

The role emphasizes CAD design, GD&T basics, data analytics, and collaboration in a fast-paced environment while supporting security clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited undergraduate program
• Pursuing a science, engineering, or math major
• Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0
• Ability to work up to 25 hours/week during the academic year and up to 40 hours/week in summer
• U.S. citizenship required to obtain security clearance for work on weapons-related projects

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, and qualify 3-D printers and additive manufacturing equipment
• Participate in design through delivery for mechanical parts used in weapon development
• Serve as technical interface to product realization teams and suppliers
• Assist in additive manufacturing knowledge development and experimental work
• Manage product design definitions through the life cycle
• Coordinate multiple internal and external interfaces
• Run data analytics reports and meetings
• Assist in supplier qualification and capability assessments
• Identify and manage risks and alternate strategies

Skills

3D printing

CAD software

Data analytics

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM seeks an Intern Year Round - R&D Undergrad for a part-time, on-site internship. You will work on 3D printing, additive manufacturing, and product realization for mechanical parts used in weapons development, interfacing with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

The role emphasizes CAD design, GD&T basics, data analytics, and collaboration in a fast-paced environment while supporting security clearance requirements.