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MANUFACTURING PROCESSES INTERN

CompanyCCAM
LocationDisputanta
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 14, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support research programs by assisting with CNC equipment operation, metrology, and the design of experimental testbeds. They will also conduct data analysis and collaborate with researchers to implement machining solutions and report project results.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$24 - $30
Company Size
68
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM) is an applied research center that bridges the gap between fundamental research typically performed at universities and product development routinely performed by companies. CCAM accelerates the transition of research innovation from the laboratory to commercial use. CCAM is the only collaboration of its kind in North America and it promises its member companies significant business benefits. By pooling resources to pursue university research authorized by member companies, CCAM increases the value of the R&D dollar. R&D risks and costs are shared by members – away from live production floors – and research results are shared with all members, allowing each company to capitalize on new, breakthrough developments that emerge from CCAM research. For more information, please contact Alicia Durham at ccam@ccam-va.com.
About the Role

Description

The Manufacturing Processes Intern will support CCAM’s research programs. Interns will help to ensure that projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with a high standard of quality.


IN THIS POSITION YOU WILL:

Improve understanding of basic manufacturing principles through:

  • Learning the setup of basic maintenance and operating principles of various CNC equipment.
  • Learning basic metrology principles including GD&T and the operating principles of various inspection technologies.
  • Design fixtures and experimental testbed to apply design for manufacturing and minimum viable product principles.

Improve engineering problem solving skillset through:

  • Setup and operation of data acquisition platforms for experimental data collection.
  • Application of simple data analysis using Excel and other native data acquisition applications.

Improve technical communication skills through:

  • Formatting and formal reporting and presentation of results.

Work collaboratively with our researchers to:

  • Design and implement machining solutions for our projects.
  • Conduct data analysis help interface with our industry partners on project status communications.
  • Develop concept and final design work, programming and program verification, interface with suppliers, and proposal / report writing.

Requirements

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS: The lists below are exhaustive, and we are only expecting the ideal candidate to have experience with at least two of the technical skills. The completed coursework section gives an overview of courses across the majors of Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, and Industrial Engineering that give conceptual foundation for the internship project work. It is not expected for candidates to have taken all these courses.


* This position requires access to technology or intellectual property that is subject to export control requirements. Candidates must be qualified for such access without an export control license.*


*At a minimum, candidates must have partially (at least two years of academic credit) completed a scientific or engineering degree at an accredited university, rising Junior, Senior, or Graduate student. *


Academic Major OR Area of Focus: Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering


Completed Coursework: Physics 1 with Laboratory, Machines Laboratory, Engineering Problem Solving, Technical Writing/Public Speaking, Intro to Electronics/Circuit Analysis, Engineering Graphics 1 and 2.


Technical Skills: Mechanical and Electrical aptitude, fabrication experience\manual tool experience, CAD (NX preferred), data analysis/manipulation in Excel, technical writing/public speaking.


Ability To:

  • Work independently towards an established goal without continuous oversight or assistance.
  • Quickly grasp key concepts needed to attack difficult engineering and manufacturing problems.
  • Maintain a positive, team-first mentality.
  • Take ownership of projects.

Passion for:

  • Development and application of scientific principles.
  • Innovative, creative, technically complicated problem solving.
  • Working outside of your comfort zone.
  • Having fun while learning new things!

*This position requires access to technology or intellectual property that is subject to export control requirements. Candidates must be qualified for such access without an export control license.*


For further information, please visit the CCAM website at http://www.ccam-va.com/.


CCAM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. CCAM does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetics, disability, or veteran status

Key Skills
Mechanical EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringCNC EquipmentMetrologyGD&TCADNXData AcquisitionData AnalysisExcelTechnical WritingPublic SpeakingMechanical AptitudeElectrical AptitudeFabrication
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingScience & Research