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
• Military experience
• Proof of identity
• Eligibility to work in the U.S.
Application Requirements
• Online application
• 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 15, 2026 - August 14, 2026
• Application Dates: November 3, 2025 – February 13, 2026
• Offer Date: April 2, 2026
• Acceptance: Date: April 15, 2026
• Salary: $20 per hour
• Housing: No local/onsite housing is available
• Transportation: No transportation reimbursement is available
• Location: Internship is in-person onsite in Batavia, IL
Internship Deliverables:
• Complete a 10-week program under supervision of Fermilab employee
Questions? Email 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.
Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening
Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. As part of the hiring process, candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening for candidates 18 and over. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings.
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.
REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus
Fermilab requires all members of the public to produce a REAL-ID, or equivalent, to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events. A list of acceptable forms of ID can be found here: https://get-connected.fnal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/REALID-Documents.pdf. If a candidate is selected for an interview but does not possess any of the equivalent documents, we may schedule a virtual interview.
What To Expect Next:
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