Cryogenic Engineering Co-op

Cryogenic Engineering Cooperative Education Student

The expected hiring range for this position is: $21.26-$25.93. Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

The Applied Physics & Technology Directorate conducts highly innovative research in superconducting magnets and accelerating technology. We seek a student to support cryogenic projects and test areas within AP&T D Cryogenics Division. The role may include cryogenic component design, vendor oversight of fabrication, component installation, system commissioning, and operations. Mechanical engineering tasks may include mechanical stress analysis, heat transfer calculations, fluid flow calculations, 3‑D modeling and drawing layouts, checking calculations, manipulating and analyzing data, and writing reports.

• Mechanical Engineering student enrolled in an accredited mechanical engineering Bachelor's program at a U.S. University
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Preferably the student will have completed their sophomore year of study in Mechanical Engineering; consideration will be given to students who have completed their first year and have demonstrated strong skill in mathematics and basic engineering sciences.
• Successful completion of cryogenics and/or thermal‑fluids courses is preferred.
• Familiarity with reading mechanical drawings and process flow schematics.
• Experience with computer usage for performing engineering analysis, writing reports and crafting presentations.
• Abide by all environment, safety, and health regulations.

• Students on a semester-based academic calendar are required to work a minimum of 2, preferably 3, alternating semesters
• Students on a quarter-based academic calendar are required to work a minimum of 3, preferably 4, alternating quarters

Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.