Quality Engineering/Process Improvement Intern

Argonne National Laboratory, one of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) major research centers, is pleased to announce opportunities for college undergraduate students to participate in the Laboratory’s ongoing programs. The ideal candidate is interested in understanding the intersection between research and development and how the laboratory operates.

Job responsibilities may include:

• Assist in creating and applying calibration labels to equipment and updating an associated database
• Assist in creating and updating Failure Mode and Effects Analyses and procedures
• Assist in creating and updating group documentation, including newsletters, forms, and checklists & website content as needed for Quality, Work Planning and Analysis Office (including Quality, Work Planning, Event Analysis, and Performance Assurance Groups)
• Assist with benchmarking efforts related to Quality.
• Assist with tallying and analyzing various operational metrics.
• Administrative tasks as requested by Quality, Work Planning, Event Analysis, and Performance Assurance Groups

Based on your project, your mentor intends for this project to be hybrid. Your mentor will contact you to discuss a specific schedule once hired.

Position Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled full-time at an accredited institution and have completed at least one semester of schooling by the start of the program in an engineering or other STEM major.
• Must be 18 years or older at the time the appointment begins.
• Must possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• If accepting an offer, must pass a screening drug test.
• Experience in developing charts, graphs, and presentations.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and follow through on issues in a timely manner.
• Attention to detail and ability to focus on accuracy and producing quality, error-free work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Desirable:

• Experience with SharePoint, OneNote, Access, and data analysis software (For example: Power BI, Tableau, Minitab, .jmp)