Lab Technologist Intern (Summer 2025)

Provides technical support and assists Technologists/Consultants with lab inspections, analysis, and testing of materials, industrial machinery, consumer products, vehicles, and other equipment. Assist in scene surveys, inspections, and generation of maps and layout drawings. Assists in the application of scientific principles, engineering methods, and techniques to a variety of projects.

The mandatory research project must be completed by the end of the Internship and is expected to require approximately 40 hours of effort (housing not included). The research topic shall be mutually agreed upon between the intern and supervisor.

Required Work Hours:

• Internships with ESi are expected to be full-time, 40 hours per week, from Monday to Friday (Business hours are from 8 am-5 pm).
• If you are participating in our co-op program - we require that you are taking no more than 2 classes during your employment with ESi and are able to work a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Required Skills:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Verbal and Written Communication.
• Strong Mechanical and Laboratory Aptitude.

Preferred Skills:

• Testing/Lab experience
• Machine Shop
• Fabrication
• Welding
• MATLAB

Experience Required:

• Six months of working experience required.

Experience Preferred:

• Demonstrated familiarity with lab instrumentation and automotive systems. Machine shop, machine tools, woodworking tools. Data acquisition and analysis.

Education Required:

• Pursuing a certification and/or degree in a science or engineering discipline or related experience and/or training

Preferred Education:

• 3.00 GPA or higher, preferred.

Position Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Must be able to travel for trips of three days in length.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, walk, crawl, climb and lift up to 50lbs. Work may occasionally need to be performed at various heights, out of doors in varied climate extremes.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position includes work in a variety of environments including office, laboratory, industrial, construction, and outdoors. Noise levels, temperature, and weather conditions will vary according to the work environment. When appropriate employees will be required to use suitable PPE.

It is the policy of ESI, as an equal opportunity employer, to attract and retain the best-qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. ESI is committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities, as well as veterans. If you need assistance with completing the electronic application, please email your request to employment@engsys.com