Advanced Manufacturing Sintering Intern - Summer 2027

Job Description: Idaho National Laboratory is seeking a motivated intern to support our Materials Science & Manufacturing team. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Electric Field Assisted Sintering (EFAS/SPS), along with familiarity in Archimedes density measurements and Vickers hardness testing. A basic understanding of ceramic materials and their properties is preferred. This team works a 9x80 schedule onsite at our Idaho Falls campus. Start date and duration of internship vary based on project and student's availability.

Minimum Qualifications: Enrolled full time in an Undergraduate Degree Program, or Master's Degree Program majoring in Mechanical Engineering Experience operating EFAS or similar sintering systems A minimum overall 3.0 GPA Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT) Current Resume or CV Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs) Current class schedule and number of credits

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of density and hardness measurement techniques

Compensation: Undergraduate Internships ($26.94/hour - $32.41/hour)

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to handle materials, manipulate tools, type on a keyboard, reach with hands and arms, and operate job-related equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Us: Benefits and Relocation

Selective Service Requirements: To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov. Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation: We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information: When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration. Benefits and Relocation Paid holiday time off Travel reimbursement may be available for eligible interns At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas. INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure. INL Mission: Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure. INL Vision: Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements: To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation: We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information: When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration. INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited. Job Info Job Identification 2114 Job Category 14-Internship Posting Date 10/01/2026, 02:57 PM Apply Before 10/16/2026, 06:00 AM Degree Level Master Degree Job Schedule Part time Regular or Temporary Temporary Locations 2525 Fremont Ave, Idaho Falls, ID, 83415, US (On-site)