Engineering Intern (MI, Lansing)

The Engineering Intern participates in a structured, rotational internship program within Niowave?s Engineering & Facilities Department. This semester-based, full-time position provides hands-on exposure to multiple technical functions. The program is designed to develop future engineering talent through progressive responsibility, cross-functional collaboration, and practical application of academic knowledge within an integrated accelerator and radiopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

The Engineering Intern is a driven and technically curious engineering student who brings a strong academic foundation in engineering principles, and is eager to translate classroom knowledge into practical solutions within a radiopharmaceutical production setting. The Engineering Intern will approach challenges with analytical rigor, using data to inform decisions and improve system performance. The Engineering Intern will actively seek opportunities to optimize processes, enhance equipment reliability, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts that support safe, efficient, and scalable operations.

Rotate through multiple engineering groups including Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Project Engineering, Test Engineering, Design, and Fabrication as assigned

Support engineering projects related to accelerator systems, shielding design, facility infrastructure, and production scalability initiatives

Assist in design development, modeling, drawing updates, documentation, and engineering change processes

Collaborate with radiochemists and production teams to support shielding design, equipment integration, and safe production operations

Participate in problem-solving activities related to system optimization, equipment reliability, and process improvement

Contribute to data collection, analysis, and technical reporting to support engineering decisions

Follow all Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), radiation safety, and cGMP requirements

Demonstrate ownership of assigned tasks and deliverables within defined timelines

Develop familiarity with Niowave?s vertically integrated accelerator design and manufacturing model

Support documentation updates including drawings, procedures, and work instructions

Assist with prototype builds, testing activities, and validation support

Engage in continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and facilities operations

Present rotational learnings and project outcomes to engineering leadership as assigned

Embraces and models the Niowave Core Values of Teamwork, Courage, Integrity, and Upright Zeal

Demonstrates professional maturity, accountability, and self-directed initiative

Displays strong organizational and time management skills

Communicates effectively in written and verbal formats

Works effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering and production environment

Demonstrates analytical thinking and structured problem-solving ability

Currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor?s degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering

Minimum sophomore standing

Ability to work full-time during academic semester

Demonstrated academic performance and interest in applied engineering environments

Participation in a cooperative education (Co-Op) program

Prior internship, laboratory, fabrication, or manufacturing experience

Exposure to CAD software, basic engineering analysis tools, or manufacturing processes