CCAM Internship
Experience Program
Your Next Step Starts Here
At CCAM, internships are more than a learning experience.
Your experience here is a launchpad into advanced manufacturing careers.
Recognized as one of Virginia’s Top Places for Interns for five consecutive years, and as a 2026 InternshipsVA Top Employer for Interns for Virginia Economic Development Partnership, CCAM offers students the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders, researchers, and innovators solving real-world challenges through an innovative, high-quality paid internship program.
Why CCAM
The CCAM Internship Program is designed to empower students through hands-on, high-impact experiences in advanced manufacturing research.
Interns gain practical experience in areas such as:
• Additive Manufacturing
• Data Science & AI
• Digital Systems & Automation
• Materials & Process Engineering
• Manufacturing Processes
• Software & Full-Stack Development
• Communications & Marketing
Interns work directly with multidisciplinary teams and industry partners to deliver real, usable results—not just academic exercises.
What makes this program different?
Real-World Experience
Work on active research projects that impact industry, government, and academia—developing solutions that matter.
Mentorship That Matters
Learn alongside experienced researchers, engineers, and technical leaders who guide your growth.
Technology-Driven Learning
Engage with cutting-edge tools—from robotics and AI to advanced materials and additive manufacturing systems.
Career Readiness
Build the technical, professional, and communication skills needed to succeed in a fast-evolving workforce.
The CCAM Intern Experience
This program is about:
Building skills
By directly interacting with manufacturing materials, tools, and processes while solving real-world challenges.
Learning through immersion
In an environment where mentors guide you toward effective solutions.
Gaining context
On how technology improves quality, productivity, and outcomes across manufacturing.
“Starting my internship at CCAM showed me how impactful a career in research can be — it completely changed my path.“
Logan Shorr
Robotic Intern
PhD Candidate, Class of 2026
VCU
Areas of Opportunities
Engineering & Manufacturing
• Additive Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Processes
• Materials & Process Engineering
Digital & Data
• Data Science
• Digital Systems
• Front-End & Full-Stack Development
Business & Communications
• Communications & Marketing
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Digital Content & Analytics
What You
Will Do
Across all internship tracks, students:
• Contribute to active research programs supporting industry needs
• Develop technical and analytical skills through hands-on project work
• Build problem-solving capabilities using data, engineering, and experimentation
• Strengthen technical communication skills through presentations and reporting
• Collaborate with industry, government, and academic partners
For example, interns may:
• Operate advanced manufacturing equipment and analyze production data
• Develop machine learning models and analyze large datasets
• Build and integrate digital systems, APIs, and automation tools
• Support communications campaigns, storytelling, and digital engagement strategies
Who Should Apply
We’re looking for students who are:
• Curious, motivated, and ready to solve complex problems
• Interested in advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies
• Comfortable working both independently and in collaborative teams
• Excited to learn, adapt, and grow in a fast-paced environment
Interns are selected from CCAM’s university partners:
“I gained hands-on experience with advanced equipment that most students never get access to.“
Omar Bishop
Materials & Process Engineering Intern
PhD Candidate, Class of 2026
VCU
From Intern to Career
CCAM internships are a proven pathway to success.
• Alumni have gone on to roles across advanced manufacturing, engineering, and technology sectors
• Several interns have transitioned directly into full-time positions
• Others have been hired by leading companies across the Commonwealth
Real Experiences. Real Impact.
Launch your career in advanced manufacturing here.
“At CCAM, I learned how to collaborate across disciplines—bringing together data science, manufacturing, and engineering to solve complex problems.“
Reagan Orth
Robotic Intern
Virginia Tech
Intern Opportunities at CCAM
Discover open experiences
Manufacturing Processes Intern
HANDS-ON
Turn engineering concepts into real-world manufacturing solutions. Work hands-on with CNC equipment, metrology, CAD, fixtures, data acquisition, and experimental testing while solving challenges alongside CCAM researchers and industry partners.
Build it. Test it. Make it better.
APPLY HERE
Robotics Intern
FUTURE-FACING
Step into the future of manufacturing through industrial robotics and automation. Gain hands-on experience programming robots, integrating sensors and tooling, debugging systems, and validating robotic processes in applied research environments.
Program the future of manufacturing.
APPLY HERE
Digital Systems Intern
TECH-DRIVEN
Build the digital backbone behind advanced manufacturing. Explore embedded systems, APIs, databases, robotics, communication protocols, cloud-connected technologies, and software development while tackling real engineering challenges with CCAM research teams.
Connect the technology behind the factory.
APPLY HERE
Data Science Intern
ANALYTICAL
Turn manufacturing data into actionable intelligence. Apply machine learning, image processing, statistical analysis, and Python-based data workflows to real research challenges, developing models and insights that can shape the future of manufacturing.
Turn manufacturing data into intelligence.
APPLY HERE
Materials & Process Engineering Intern
DISCOVERY-DRIVEN
Explore what happens beneath the surface of advanced manufacturing. Investigate materials, coatings, microstructures, thermal spray processes, microscopy, and additive manufacturing while turning experimental evidence into insights for industry and research.
Discover what makes materials perform.
APPLY HERE
Additive Manufacturing Intern
INNOVATION-DRIVEN
Help build the next generation of manufactured parts. Work directly with metal and polymer additive manufacturing, from machine operation and process monitoring to design optimization, inspection, testing, and data analysis in real research environments.
Reimagine how things are made.
APPLY HERE
Start Building Your Future Today
• Gain hands-on experience.
• Work on real-world challenges.
• Launch your career in advanced manufacturing.