Engineering Intern

The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory is a world-class fusion energy research laboratory managed by Princeton University for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. PPPL is dedicated to developing the scientific and technological knowledge base for fusion energy. The Laboratory advances the fields of fusion energy and plasma physics research to develop the scientific understanding and key innovations needed to realize fusion as an energy source for the world.

 

The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) seeks a summer Engineering student with a strong interest and academic background to support a variety of engineering studies focused on conceptual design and analysis of high temperature super conducting coils for fusion reactor studies. The scope of this effort will vary to also include assisting in arranging a system to review general engineering documents collected over many years at PPPL and developing a strategy for consolidation and sorting.

Work with Engineering staff to explore novel cable design to maximize current carrying capabilities while maintaining a low fabrication cost, for cabled conductors high temperature superconductor to achieve 10-kA level, This will be used to validate its maturity for high field fusion magnet design, prototyping and testing. Develop design concepts and validate innovations that critically reduce the cost and complexity of building high-field, high current density superconducting fusion magnets that are more accessible for basic research.

Education and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in science-based field with at least one year of Master level Mechanical Engineering completed. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Basic knowledge of:
  • MATLAB,
  • CADD
  • Python
  • ANSYS
  • Good manufacturing processes

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to lift 40 lbs. 

Working Conditions: 

• Must be available to work on-site. 

 

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO IS THE LAW

Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from participation in certain foreign government talent recruitment programs. All PPPL employees are required to disclose any participation in a foreign government talent recruitment program and may be required to withdraw from such programs to remain employed under the DOE Contract.

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