Engineering & Corrosion Testing Co-Op

Novelis•Kennesaw, GA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Specialties team in Kennesaw, GA is seeking a Surface Engineering & Corrosion Testing Co-op. This role will support evaluation of aluminum surface treatments and corrosion performance for battery applications through sample preparation, battery-relevant testing, surface characterization before and after testing, and data analysis. This role will be from May 2027 until December 2027.

Requirements

Pursuing a degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited 4-year university.
Strong analytical, laboratory, data analysis, and documentation skills.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Nice To Haves

Interest in materials science, surface engineering, corrosion science, electrochemistry, metallurgy, battery materials, or analytical chemistry.
Experience with sample preparation, materials testing, chemical handling, or test coordination.
Experience using characterization tools such as SEM, optical microscopy, ICP/OES, XPS, profilometry, or related techniques to evaluate surfaces before and after testing.
Strong communication skills and ability to organize data, interpret results, and summarize technical findings.

Responsibilities

Prepare aluminum samples for surface treatment and battery-application testing.
Support corrosion and battery-relevant testing activities.
Characterize surfaces before and after testing using microscopy and other materials analysis techniques.
Track samples, test matrices, and results.
Analyze data, summarize findings, and recommend next steps.