Introduction
The Samueli School of Engineering has multiple programs, offices, and facilities that support The School’s mission to provide the best possible educational experiences for its students. The programs, offices, and facilities offer access to everything from mental wellbeing to career support to digital tools to manufacturing.
The School is offering paid, hands-on internships to talented undergraduate students from with The School. The interns will help faculty and staff support the educational mission of The School with its various programs, offices, and facilities. The interns will themselves gain valuable technical and profession skills, while simultaneously helping The School better serve its constituents.
Current Opportunities
- FABWorks and Makerspace Internship
- Machine/Weld Shop Internship
Applications
For each of the current internship opportunities listed above, see the associated position description, job outcomes, and job expectations below. Reach out to the indicated contact if you need further details.
To apply, fill in the fields in the linked PDF application form for the internship that you are interested in. Then append your resume to the PDF form and e-mail the single PDF file to the contact. Name the file with one of the following formats, depending on which position you are applying for:
- Lastname_Firstname_FABWorks_YYYYMMDD.pdf
- Lastname_Firstname_Machineshop_YYYYMMDD.pdf
FABWorks Internship Description
The UCI Makerspace provides students, staff, faculty, research partners, and the public access to a multitude of additive manufacturing devices, laser cutters, CNC machines, woodworking tools, sewing machines, 3d scanners and more. Learn how to use the tools and help others learn too.
Contact: Benjamin Dolan (dolanb@uci.edu)
Job Outcomes:
- Interns will learn and provide training to others on
- Choosing the right technology for the job
- Safe operation of the equipment available
- Material selection for the job at hand
- Machine maintenance and repair
- Best practices for 3d printing and more
Job Expectations:
Interns will be expected to
- Present themselves professionally to all Makerspace members
- Answer questions and emails with care
- Assist in scheduling, training, documentation, and billing
- Enforce the rules of the makerspace to maintain a safe and clean working environment for all
- Be patient helping others learn
Additional Details:
The Makerspace is open M-F 9am-5pm. Students are expected to work fewer than 19 hours per week each quarter for at least a full academic year. Most students will typically be scheduled 5-10 hours per week, depending on availability. The ideal candidate will be with us for multiple years and comes with prior experience with any of the tools we provide like 3d printing, woodworking, machining, electronics, etc. Comfort instructing others, presenting to small groups, and working with a diverse group of people are pluses as well. All are encouraged to apply.
Machine/Weld Shop Internship Description
The UCI Engineering Machine Shop provides students, staff, faculty, and researchers the use of Mills, Lathes, CNC machines, metal working tools, and more. Expand your knowledge of the machine shop and help others achieve precision.
Contact:Tyler Schuldt (tschuldt@uci.edu)
Outcomes:
- Interns will learn and provide training to others on
- Choosing the right technology for the job
- Safe operation of the equipment available
- Material selection for the job at hand
- Machine maintenance and repair
- Best practices for Machining, Welding, and more
- Work together with shop staff to assist with incoming projects
Expectations:
Interns will be expected to
- Present themselves professionally to all that come in for help
- Answer questions with care
- Assist, training, documentation, and the ENGR 100 Machine Shop class
- Enforce the rules of the shop to maintain a safe and clean working environment for all
- Be patient helping others learn
Additional Details:
It is preferred that you have taken both the ENGR 100 Machine shop and Welding classes. Students are expected to work fewer than 19 hours per week each quarter for at least a full academic year. Most students will typically work 5-10 hours per week, depending on availability. The ideal candidate will be with us for multiple years and comes with experience in any of the tools we provide like machining, welding, metal working, and electronics, etc. Comfort instructing others, presenting to small groups, and working with a diverse group of people are pluses as well. All are encouraged to apply.