Engineering Summer Intern

CoorsTek, Inc. • Oak Ridge, TN

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About The Position

It's exciting to work for a company that makes the world measurably better. We're committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to the business of advanced ceramics manufacturing. Job Title Engineering Summer Intern Works in assigned area assisting with projects or work overload. This job is to be used with current Bachelors or Masters Degree students. What will you get out of this internship? At CoorsTek, our summer internship program is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to make a real impact. As an intern, you’ll take on an intentional project that directly contributes to our business goals, gaining hands-on experience in your field while working alongside industry experts. You’ll have the chance to present your work to leadership at the end of the summer, showcasing your accomplishments and growth. Beyond the meaningful work, our program includes exciting events, networking opportunities, and a supportive environment that makes learning fun and engaging. Join us to build your skills, grow your career, and be part of a company that’s shaping the future with advanced ceramic solutions! CoorsTek, a leader in technical ceramics and a certified ‘Great Place to Work’ company, is looking for an Engineering Intern to join our creative team. You will have the opportunity to join & lead a small, short-term engineering project. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will learn ceramic product manufacturing through studying material properties, iso-static pressing, green forming, sintering, diamond grinding, and critical cleaning and will leave this position with invaluable skills and industry knowledge. As an Engineering Intern, you will play a key role in supporting our manufacturing team by contributing to the development and improvement of manufacturing processes, products, and equipment. You will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced engineers and production staff to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of manufacturing, including process design, prototyping, testing, and quality control. Through your work, you will help to identify and implement process improvements, troubleshoot technical issues, and support ongoing production operations. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your classroom knowledge to real-world challenges and contribute to the success of a dynamic manufacturing organization. CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation. If you like working for a company that makes a real difference in the world, you'll enjoy your career with us! About Us: Making the world measurably better...one person at a time. CoorsTek products and components touch people’s lives in unexpected, awe-inspiring ways. Though most people may not realize it, CoorsTek components enable technological solutions across virtually every industry—from simple items like beverage dispensers and light switches to high-tech items like cell phones and satellites. Chances are, you are using a CoorsTek-enabled technology every day without even knowing it! We create these amazing solutions by leveraging our expertise in materials science, deploying best-in-class R&D capabilities, and by creating efficient, safe work environments. Most importantly, we employ dedicated, hardworking, and creative individuals. The key component to our success is our people. CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree engineering program.
• Mechanical, Ceramics, Materials Engineering degree preferred.
• Interest and/or coursework in Engineering or Material Science.
• Problem-solving: Analyze complex problems, identify potential solutions, and implement effective strategies to address issues that arise in the course of their work.
• Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with other team members, providing and receiving feedback, and contributing to team goals and objectives.
• Data analysis: Analyze and interpret data related to their field of study, with assistance from Sr. Engineer, using statistical methods and software to draw conclusions and make recommendations.
• Proficiency or experience in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Quality control and assurance
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving
• Material science and selection familiarity is a plus
• Statistical process control
• Technical writing and documentation

Responsibilities

• Use strategic thinking to approach problems and create solutions
• Present recommendations to management regarding manufacturing improvements based on data collected on production floor
• Charter a project, develop a documentation plan & perform statistical analysis with assistance from a Sr. Engineer
• Update manufacturing and plant prints using CAD software
• Make recommendations to management regarding manufacturing improvements based on data collected on production floor
• Meet with cross-functional team and set up traceability plan for critical process
• Communicate findings and project status clearly and professionally through presentations

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Company-Matched 401K (USA only)
• Company-Matched Pension Plan (CANADA only)
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with Company Contribution
• Wellness Reimbursement Program (USA only)
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Legal Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance & more) (USA only)
• Safety Programs (reimbursement for safety shoes and company provided safety glasses)
• Performance-Based Bonuses for all Employees
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Mentorship Program
• Community & Volunteer Events & MORE!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern