Lab Operations Engineering Intern

Job Description:

Job Summary: Learn the responsibilities of a Lab Operations Engineer at the NAIC. Design and develop new ways to increase the productivity of the NAIC while under the supervision of a senior engineer.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Learns computer software to design upgrades and test stands for the NAIC while under the guise of a senior engineer.

• Develops the features, human machine interface (LabVIEW HMI), test report template for all psychrometric chambers.

• Verifies, maintains, and identifies areas of improvements for the NAIC and chambers.

• Applies laws, regulations, and departmental policies regarding projects, testing and safety.

• Works together with Technicians to troubleshoots, applies fixes, and installs upgrades.

• Communicates with all Engineering departments within the NAIC to gather information pertaining to the project.

• Reads and reviews electrical diagrams, piping schematics, mechanical drawings, and other engineering documents.

• Maintains vendor relations for installs, parts, and equipment service.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Current Student or recent graduate of an ABET accredited engineering program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Communicates effectively in written and spoken form.

• Possesses excellent interpersonal relationship skills.

• Exhibits good decision making and analytical problem-solving abilities.

• Demonstrates strong multi-tasking capabilities and organizational skills.

• Works effectively in a team environment.

• Works effectively in a fast-paced high-pressure environment.

• Proficient with LabView program.

Work Environment:

• Office with periodic visits to the manufacturing facility with seasonal hot and cold temperatures, dust, and some chemical fume exposure.

Disclaimer:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.  The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.