Laboratory-Focused STEM Intern

Job Description

Laboratory-Focused STEM Intern | DCS

The Tone:
This is an internship at DCS, located in Warren, MI. DCS is a company focused on the development of advanced testing methodologies for full vehicles, subsystems, and component levels. Their work ensures the durability and performance of critical systems through rigorous evaluation. As a Laboratory-Focused STEM Intern, you will provide crucial support for these ongoing testing and development initiatives, directly contributing to advancements in system durability within a hands-on environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: Warren, MI
• Mission: This person will support ongoing testing and development initiatives by aiding in durability test processes, data recording, maintenance, and asset instrumentation.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Test Execution: Aid in the comprehensive process of durability test planning, contributing to initial setup procedures and actively participating in the careful execution of testing protocols to gather critical performance data.
• Documentation & Reporting: Accurately record all relevant test data, meticulously capture photographic evidence of test progression and findings, and promptly update Test Incident Reports; subsequently, compile and organize all collected data effectively for the generation of final comprehensive test reports.
• Lab Operations: Perform essential maintenance tasks, encompassing detailed pre- and post-test preparations, executing routine lab preventive maintenance, and handling other necessary duties to ensure optimal and continuous laboratory operations.
• Asset Preparation: Engage in the critical tasks of rigging and instrumentation of test assets, precisely preparing various components and systems for rigorous testing scenarios to ensure data integrity.
• Tool Innovation: Contribute to development by creating entry-level tools and applications, utilizing practical problem-solving skills to enhance existing testing processes or improve data analysis efficiency.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Candidates must demonstrate formal acceptance into a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree program at an accredited institution, specifically within a STEM-related discipline such as engineering, physics, or a similar field. This role is ideally suited for individuals at an early career stage, seeking practical laboratory experience.
• Experience: A strong, demonstrated interest in hands-on working environments is considered essential. This indicates a proactive desire to engage directly with physical laboratory processes, equipment setup, and experimental procedures, rather than purely theoretical work.
• Skills: Possess the ability to collaborate effectively within team-oriented environments, contributing constructively to collective goals and sharing responsibilities. Furthermore, candidates should be highly motivated problem solvers, eager to tackle technical challenges, analyze issues, and develop practical solutions in a testing setting.