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Full Consideration Date
3/31/2025
Job Description
SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
The following opportunities are available at the University of Northern Iowa Foundry 4.0 and Metal Casting Centers. Summer interns will be assigned tasks based on their experience, interests conveyed during interviews and the needs of the Centers.
LAB ASSISTANT - FOUNDRY 4.0 CENTER
Summer Lab Assistants Will Support Applied Research Project Activities Under The Guidance And Direction Of The Project Director, Project Engineers And Research Associates. Hands On, Real World Experience In Mold/core And Tooling Design And Process Simulation In Support Of Accelerating The Adoption Of Manufacturing 4.0 Technologies In The Metal Casting Industry. Position Activities May Include The Following
LAB ASSISTANT - METAL CASTING CENTER
Launch your career in Metal Casting by gaining hands-on experience with several related technologies at the Metal Casting Center! The Metal Casting Center, located on-campus at the Department of Technology, is a world-renowned independent Research & Development facility geared towards characterization of materials, and development of processes and technologies for the Metal Casting Industry. With facilities including analytical equipment and a fully operating foundry, the MCC provides excellent learning opportunities for student employees interested in the Manufacturing industry.
Responsibilities
Summer Lab Assistants will support the research and testing activities at the Metal Casting Center under the guidance and direction of MCC staff. Job responsibilities and activities related to this position may include:
Current student attending an accredited university plus interest in foundry industry, automation, robotics or additive manufacturing required.
Iowa enjoys a lower cost of living than many other states. See how the Waterloo-Cedar Falls area compares by utilizing the cost of living calculator. Our overall compensation package is enhanced by excellent benefits for eligible non-temporary positions. To learn more about the vibrant Cedar Valley community, visit https://livethevalley.com/.
If you would like general assistance with the application process or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resource Services at hrs-employment@uni.edu or call (319) 273-2422.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.
Campus Security & Crime Statistics, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, information on crime statistics for recent years, Public Safety personnel and programs, building access, reporting crimes, safety suggestions, and policies, programs, and services regarding alcohol, drugs, and sexual abuse, is available in the UNI Annual Security and Fire Report. A paper copy is available from the Department of Public Safety, 030 Gilchrist Hall, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614. Department of Public Safety, 030 Gilchrist Hall, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614.
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Full Consideration Date
3/31/2025
Job Description
SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
The following opportunities are available at the University of Northern Iowa Foundry 4.0 and Metal Casting Centers. Summer interns will be assigned tasks based on their experience, interests conveyed during interviews and the needs of the Centers.
LAB ASSISTANT - FOUNDRY 4.0 CENTER
Summer Lab Assistants Will Support Applied Research Project Activities Under The Guidance And Direction Of The Project Director, Project Engineers And Research Associates. Hands On, Real World Experience In Mold/core And Tooling Design And Process Simulation In Support Of Accelerating The Adoption Of Manufacturing 4.0 Technologies In The Metal Casting Industry. Position Activities May Include The Following
- Design:
- CAD Pattern, Mold & Core Design
- CAD-to-PATH Robotic Offline Programming
- Robotic programming applications for Material Handling & Machining
- Mold Gating/Rigging Design
- Fixture Design and Development
- Solidification Simulation for Optimized Design
- Laser Scanning for Reverse Engineering & Measurement
- Conversion of Laser Scanning data to Solid Model Geometry
- Additive Manufacturing Part Production Setup (Print Build)
- Robotics/Automation
- Post processing of raw castings
- Material Removal
- Thermal Cutting
- Subtractive Manufacturing/Robotic Sand Milling
- Large Format Material Extrusion & Machine-to-Size
- Automated investment casting shell building
- Industry Internet of Things (IIoT)
- Research in advanced sensors
- Test setup and coding using multiple languages
- Support additional IT jobs using various operating systems as assigned
- Support Marketing Assistant in web development using Drupal and GitHub
- Additive Manufacturing
- 3D Sand Printing
- Hard Tooling & Investment Casting Expendable Patterns
- Stereolithographic (SLA) printing
- Wax printing
- Binder Jet Plastic Printing (Wax Infiltrated PMMA)
- Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)
LAB ASSISTANT - METAL CASTING CENTER
Launch your career in Metal Casting by gaining hands-on experience with several related technologies at the Metal Casting Center! The Metal Casting Center, located on-campus at the Department of Technology, is a world-renowned independent Research & Development facility geared towards characterization of materials, and development of processes and technologies for the Metal Casting Industry. With facilities including analytical equipment and a fully operating foundry, the MCC provides excellent learning opportunities for student employees interested in the Manufacturing industry.
Responsibilities
Summer Lab Assistants will support the research and testing activities at the Metal Casting Center under the guidance and direction of MCC staff. Job responsibilities and activities related to this position may include:
- Conduct testing using standard testing methodologies to characterize samples for physical and mechanical properties.
- Utilize equipment and processes related to Metal Casting to assist in completing private and government projects.
- Utilize power tools and equipment, as required, under the guidance of MCC Staff.
- Work with analytical equipment for characterization of materials for thermal and chemical properties, including equipment for thermophysical and chemical analysis.
- Assist the MCC Staff in operating and maintaining a safe and hazard free work environment.
Current student attending an accredited university plus interest in foundry industry, automation, robotics or additive manufacturing required.
Iowa enjoys a lower cost of living than many other states. See how the Waterloo-Cedar Falls area compares by utilizing the cost of living calculator. Our overall compensation package is enhanced by excellent benefits for eligible non-temporary positions. To learn more about the vibrant Cedar Valley community, visit https://livethevalley.com/.
If you would like general assistance with the application process or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resource Services at hrs-employment@uni.edu or call (319) 273-2422.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.
Campus Security & Crime Statistics, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, information on crime statistics for recent years, Public Safety personnel and programs, building access, reporting crimes, safety suggestions, and policies, programs, and services regarding alcohol, drugs, and sexual abuse, is available in the UNI Annual Security and Fire Report. A paper copy is available from the Department of Public Safety, 030 Gilchrist Hall, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614. Department of Public Safety, 030 Gilchrist Hall, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614.
Privacy Statement | Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement | Federal EEO Rights | E-Verify | Policies and Procedures | Tobacco Free Campus
