Material Engineering Intern

Otis Elevator Co. • Farmington, CT

5d • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Otis is seeking a Materials Engineering Intern for summer 2027 to contribute to materials engineering projects involving elevator system components. Assignments may include qualifying and testing components, evaluating component functionality for technology transfers and offshore sourcing initiatives, reducing costs for existing components, and analyzing failures. Specific assignments will depend on project priorities. The intern must be actively pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree and remain enrolled in an accredited degree program after the internship begins.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Materials Science Engineering, Metallurgy, or a similar engineering field.
• Must remain enrolled in an accredited degree program after the internship starts in Summer 2027.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft software applications, with a high level of experience using Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Able to work with minimal direction and demonstrate initiative.
• Able to communicate a clear understanding of subject matter and work in cross-functional teams.
• Respect individual differences, welcome diverse thinking, and offer informed suggestions to improve processes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with MATLAB, Pro/Engineer, or similar CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Qualify and test elevator system components.
• Functionally evaluate components related to technology transfers and offshore sourcing initiatives.
• Support cost-reduction activities for existing components.
• Contribute to failure analysis activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern