Mechanical Engineering Co-Op Student

About the Role

The Accelerator Directorate Mechanical Support and Target Systems Departments pursue highly innovative research and development of target material, electromagnetic Horns, and associated instrumentation along with development of beamline vacuum components for accelerators to advance Fermilab's scientific mission and help define the laboratory's strategic direction. We operate accelerator test facilities and develop and build next generation accelerators and detectors using groundbreaking technologies. We also educate and train the next generation of physicists and engineers.

Fermilab's AD Mechanical Support and Target Systems Departments seeks a Mechanical Engineering Cooperative Education Student. A Co-op Student takes on projects in support of the Mechanical and Target Systems at Fermilab under the direction of experienced engineers over the course of several semesters. Projects may include structural design, mechatronics, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, cryogenics, vacuum applications, and more. Co-op students' progress from basic tasks to complex projects and from close supervision to great independence over the course of the program.

Eligibility

• Full-time undergraduate enrollment in a 4-year program at a U.S. college or university for the duration of program participation
• Registered in academic institution's cooperative education program
• Sophomore academic standing at minimum
• 18 years of age at time of employment
• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Commitment to completing a minimum of three semesters or four quarters of work at Fermilab with alternating periods of full-time study
• Knowledge of Mechanical Engineering theory
• Skills in CAD and Microsoft Office
• Must be able to perform technical work and analysis
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Proof of health insurance

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should submit:

• Resume
• Unofficial transcript (upload under the resume section)
• Proposed Cooperative Education schedule (required at time of application submission; available below)
  Quarterly: Fermilab-Cooperative-Education-Program-Worksheet-Quarter.pdf (fnal.gov) (upload under the resume section)
  Semester: Fermilab-Cooperative-Education-Program-Worksheet-Semester.pdf (fnal.gov) (upload under the resume section)

Co-Op Details

• Application Dates: September 1, 2026 - October 1, 2026
• Co-Op Program Period: Spring 2026
• Offer Date: October 31, 2026

Physical Activity and Work Conditions

• Human Factors: Mental Concentration, Sitting, Standing, Tight Work Schedule, Physically Demanding
• Physical Factors: Ionizing and Non-Ionizing Radiation Hazard, and Oxygen Deficiency Hazard

If you have any questions or issues please contact internships@fnal.gov.