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Nikon Advanced Manufacturing Inc. (Nikon AM) is an industry leading Advanced Manufacturing technology development company and OEM. With more than 100 years of technology development history, and a wider range of B2B offerings, Nikon has leveraged its optics/precision technologies to develop the next generation of high precision Direct Energy Deposition (DeD) platform for component repair and part production. Additionally, what sets Nikon Advanced Manufacturing apart in the additive manufacturing landscape is Nikon Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem which includes not just the organic developed DeD and Laser Ablation technologies but also Nikon SLM Solutions the leader in metal L-PBF equipment as well as Nikon AM Synergy a manufacturing solutions development company in metal L-PBF realm. The intent of Nikon Advanced Manufacturing is to bring to market a high precision DeD technology to address labor intensive repair processes and close the gap for highly complex parts manufacturing for various industries.

 

Position Title: Lab Intern

Location: Long Beach, CA

Position Type: Full Time, Intern Contractor

Salary Range: $25.00 per hour

Schedule: M-F

Environment: Onsite

Travel: None

 

Position Overview:

The Intern will support the center and Lab Manager by performing tests and characterization on metallic materials with a focus on powder and part evaluation in additive manufacturing processes. This position is ideal for student looking to gain hands on experience in high tech laboratory environments.

 

Description of responsibilities:

  • Sample preparation: Cut, mount, polish, and etch metal samples for optical and SEM analysis
  • Microscopy and imaging: Operate optical and scanning electron microscope to evaluate microstructure and surface features
  • Powder characterization: Conduct particle size distribution fluid polity and moisture content analysis.
  • Mechanical testing: Assist with mechanical property evaluation including tensile and hardness testing.
  • Data analysis and reporting: Collect and analyze and document test result prepared data summaries and maintain lab records.
  • Documentation and compliance: Update safety data sheets SDS standard operating procedures sops and ensure add parents to lab protocols.

 

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Educations:  Current enrollment in the material science, mechanical engineering or related field programs.
  • Experience:  Previous lab coursework or hands on experience preferred.
  • Technical skills: Familiarity with sample preparation microscopy and lab safety practices.
  • Software:  Proficiency in Microsoft Office experience with data analysis tools is a plus.
  • Communications:  Strong written and verbal communication skills.

 

Physical requirements:

  • Ability to lift and handle lab materials weighing up to 30 lbs.
  • Extended period of standing during the sample preparation or testing

 

 

Other Job Requirements: 

 

  • Export Control/ ITAR: Due to export control and International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements, in order to be eligible for Nikon AM employment, you must be a U.S. citizen, have a permanent resident status in the U.S. (a “green card”), or a foreign national with eligibility as defined by ITAR (22 CFR 120.15). 

Equal Employment Opportunity: 

Nikon Research Corporation of America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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