Intermittent Worker

Internship Opportunity at CAVS-E

The Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems Extension (CAVS-E), located in Canton, MS, is focused on providing engineering training and technical assistance to manufacturing-related industries. Major activities include teaching professional development workshops, such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Problem Solving, among others, and conducting on-site engineering projects.

Employees hired into Intermittent positions are limited to working no more than 720 hours per fiscal year.

Salary Grade: UC

For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

CAVS-E is an engineering outreach center focused on supporting advanced manufacturing and innovation across Mississippi. The center works directly with industry, state entities, and educational partners to improve manufacturing competitiveness through professional development training, on-site technical assistance projects, and technology adoption. CAVS-E drives economic growth by helping manufacturers across Mississippi solve real-world challenges, expand their capabilities, and innovate for the future.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The individual serves under the general direction of the Director of CAVS-Extension located in Canton, MS and will work alongside industry-experienced engineers to:

• Perform project work that supports industrial clients and public sectors partners, contributing to statewide and regional economic development improvement.
• Participate in training opportunities available at CAVS-E; provide support CAVS-E team members in the delivery of professional development training for industrial clients and K-12 outreach related to i4.0 advanced technology.
• Set up and integrate advanced automation equipment in the CAVS-E Experiential Learning Lab (C.E.L.L.), including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Collaborative Robots, Autonomous Mobile Robots, Vision Systems, Industrial Sensors.
• Demonstrate and showcase automation technologies to industry partners and workshop participants and assist in designing custom automation solutions for real-world industrial applications.
• Document results of industry projects and benefits to customers.

Time Period: Spring or Summer 2026 Semesters

This internship provides real industry engagement, exposure to emerging technologies, and the chance to contribute to transformative projects.

Minimum Qualifications

Students enrolled in engineering, manufacturing, mechatronics, or maintenance programs at post-secondary schools that have completed their freshman year. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, with an interest in manufacturing.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Considerable physical activity. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job. Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Instructions for Applying

Apply online with link provided

Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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