Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.
Provides routine technical support for an assigned experiment or support group, fabricating, setting up, calibrating, operating, testing, repairing, or modifying mechanical equipment and systems.
May also perform environmental surveys, waste disposal, and radiological surveys.
What you need
Must be in the military or be a veteran, provide proof of identity, and be eligible to work in the U.S.
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A VetTech Mechanical Intern provides routine technical support for assigned area; typically, an experiment or support group. Depending on the assigned area, fabricates, sets up, calibrates, operates, tests, repairs, and/or modifies a variety of mechanical equipment, systems and devices, or performs ESH duties including environmental surveys, waste disposal, and radiological surveys. Tasks are accomplished under direct supervision of a Fermilab employee and in cooperation with project teams, scientists, engineers, and support personnel and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Eligibility
Must be in the military or veteran
Proof of identity
Eligibility to work in the U.S.
Application Requirements
Before applying have all requirements ready. Once submitted, access to the application will no longer be available to upload any missing requirements.
Online application – Application Walkthrough Video Guide
Questionnaire
Resume
DD-214 Forms (save as pdf, upload under the Resume section)
Unofficial transcript (if applicable) (save as pdf, upload under the Resume section)
Internship Details
Program Dates: June 14, 2027 – August 6, 2027
Application Dates: October 5, 2026 – January 13, 2027
Offer Date: March 2, 2027
Acceptance Date : March 8, 2027
Salary: $20.00 per hour
Housing: A housing stipend is available for eligible interns
Transportation: Reimbursement for one round trip domestic flight or mileage reimbursement at the allowable rate for eligible interns
Location: Internship is in-person onsite in Batavia, IL & Fermilab Installations
Deliverables
Complete a 10-week program under the supervision of Fermilab employee
If you have any questions please reach out Internships@fnal.gov.
Why Fermilab:
Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.
Pre-Employment Screening:
Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening
Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive and drug-free environment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
Foreign Government Sponsored Activities
Fermilab employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. Such individuals will be asked to disclose any participation for review by Fermilab's Office of General Counsel.
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Equal Opportunity Statement
Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.