Prototyping Lab Intern

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Closing Date:

12/03/2025

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas Fayetteville

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The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nations strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health dental life and disability insurance tuition waivers for employees and their families 12 official holidays immediate leave accrual and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

The Collaborative Intern

Departments Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Beta in Bentonville prototyping lab is operated by the University of Arkansas at the Collaborative in Bentonville. This dynamic hub services our entrepreneurial ecosystem offering technical assistance for startup founders including CAD design and functional prototyping for their physical products offering a unique blend of technical expertise and accessibility tailored to the entrepreneurial landscape of Northwest Arkansas.

The ideal prototyping intern candidate will have experience with some or all the following machine shop equipment: manual milling manual lathe CNC machining band saw belt sander hand tools precision measuring tools CAD/CAM software 3D printing MIG/TIG welders and plasma cutting. This position will require the ability to work well with other team members follow proper safety procedures willingness to be properly trained possess good communication skills and follow directions both written and verbal.

Job Duties:

The prototyping intern will assist the lab manager with prototyping projects submitted to Beta in Bentonville. The projects submitted will be related but not limited to the outdoor recreation industry and may include CAD design metal fabrication manual machining CNC machining and 3D printing.

Regular reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty as is the ability to create and maintain collegial harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Full/Part Time University of Arkansas student

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the following equipment:

  • Manual knee mill

  • Manual engine lathe

  • HAAS CNC machining center

  • MIG or TIG welding

  • CAD software (Solidworks Fusion 360 or other similar software)

  • 3D printing

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$16/hour

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Christy Wade

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check Sex Offender Registry

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The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual orientation or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

Lifting Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Sitting Standing Talking Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crouching Kneeling

Benefits Eligible:

No

Required Experience:

Intern