Heller Industries ME Fellowship Program
Heller Industries Fellowship Program
The Heller Industries ME Fellowship Program is an industrial partnership open to all eligible newly admitted ME MSE and SUGS students that will provide a paid summer internship at Heller Industries plus two semesters of full financial support via a Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) position.
Students with an interest in manufacturing, manufacturing technologies (e.g soldering processes), and materials are especially encouraged to apply. One award will be offered during the 2025-2026 academic year.
Program Details
Summer Internship
The internship with Heller Industries will begin in May or early June of 2025 and last 12-14 weeks. The selected student will play a role in the mechanical design and analysis of thermal process equipment for electronics and semiconductor manufacturing, as detailed in the position description.
This is an in-person internship. Initial training and assignment will be in Florham, NJ. The selected student may travel to either Shanghai, China or Suwon, South Korea for a portion of the internship. Heller Industries will cover the cost of travel and accommodations.
Fall and Winter GSI Position
In Fall 2025 and Winter 2026, the scholar will have a 50% GSI appointment in an ME design course. This appointment carries an average weekly work expectation of 20 hours a week. Compensation for this employment includes:
- 100% tuition waiver for Fall 2025 and Winter 2026
- Health and dental insurance from September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026
- A monthly stipend of at least $3,442.50 from September 2025 through April 2026
To Apply
- Submit an application to either the ME MSE or SUGS program. Please note that careful consideration will be given to the free response in the “Activities Information” section on page 6 of the ME MSE/SUGS application.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Have experience with SolidWorks (or equivalent),
- Have an understanding of mechanical design including GD&T, structural, and thermal analysis,
- Have developed an understanding of machining and fabrication as it relates to mechanical design,
- Be willing and able to travel, including internationally (China and/or South Korea),
- Be willing to change your planned course schedule (if necessary) during the Fall and Winter in order to accommodate the GSI position,
- Submit an application for the Heller Industries position using this form.
Application Deadline
Decision Timeline
Questions?
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