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JFNTMPJOB TITLE: Manufacturing Intern
JOB PURPOSE: An opportunity is available for a Mechanical/Energy Systems Engineering student to assist with designing and building experimental & educational systems for a wide range of disciplines across the UW campus in the Engineering Shop. This hands-on internship position is multiple parts: System integration, mechanical design, CAD modeling and time spent working in the shops (fabrication, machining, soldering, wiring, sweeping/mopping, daily upkeep, etc...). The position will allow up to to 40hr/week during the Summer 2026 Semester, with the potential for staying on during the school year following, at reduced rate of 10hr/week during the semester. Hourly Rate: $14/hr, no overtime pay.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: You may be asked to perform a wide range of tasks to meet the shop's needs, including:
- Machine shop daily duties (Sweeping, organizing & cleaning as needed)
- Mechanical design & occasional machining/fabrication
- Generate solid models, assemblies, and detailed fabrication drawings - Solidworks or Fusion 360
- Generate cost estimates
- Generate basic system schematics
- Work with some electrical wiring & controls
- Repair laboratory equipment, including soldering & troubleshooting
- Troubleshoot system problems using tools such as oscilloscope, multi-meter & other basic hand tools
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - Be actively pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Energy Systems, Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
- Have completed Mechanics of Materials, Electrical Circuits I & Statics/Dynamics courses (Sophomore level & up).
- Must maintain good interpersonal communication, listening skills & ability to discuss technical concepts with co-workers & customers.
- Have some Solidworks/Fusion 360 experience & desire to learn/implement more.
- Have some related shop experience (fabrication, machining, working w/power tools) & willingness to learn more as needed.
- Have spent some time working with basic electricity, electronics or circuits.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Having spent time working in a manufacturing/machine shop or other construction/industrial setting.
- Experience completing machining/welding, mechanical/electrical repair and diagnosis of equipment from small to large.
- Have completed courses in Physical Computing, Materials, System Dynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Manufacturing Processes or Technical Writing.
- Understand/have experience with analog to digital conversion, electrical noise, data/controls systems, basic computer or microcontroller programming, etc
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:
- Cover letter
- Resume or C.V.
Application Deadline: May 1st, 2026
Starting Date: May 11th or 18th 2026, worked out with your schedule
Term: Summer 2026, with opportunity to carry over into 2026-2027 academic year.
TRAININGThe Manufacturing intern will undergo training including hands-on time working alongside shop staff, opportunity to learn LabVIEW/Arduino/Raspberry Pi & other electronics programming, as well as paid opportunities to complete Solidworks certifications. The Engineering intern must be flexible to work with any of the Master Technicians, Controls Engineer or Shop Manager, depending on the needs of the shop.
WORK LOCATION: On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.
HIRING STATEMENT/EEO: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.
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