Materials Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Charter Manufacturing•Shawano, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Charter Casting–Shawano produces ductile and gray iron castings for customers across industries including government and defense, agriculture, heavy truck equipment, and manufacturers of pumps, valves, and compressors. The Materials Engineer Intern will gain hands-on experience in melt cycle optimization, process improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role develops technical skills in production efficiency, chemistry adjustments, product testing, and standard work while working with experienced team members. This is a full-time summer internship in Shawano, Wisconsin, beginning in May 2027. The internship includes mentorship, professional development, networking opportunities, Charter’s Intern Kickoff Day, volunteer opportunities, professional development workshops, and the Intern Summer Showcase. Internship positions are not benefits-eligible. The position may involve access to controlled information or technology under U.S. export control laws, and employment may be contingent on meeting applicable U.S. person or export-license requirements.

Requirements

Be enrolled in a four-year degree program in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, and have current status of at least Sophomore level.
Have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
Have strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Be able to succeed in a team environment.
Be able to handle multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Auto CAD and Pro-E.

Responsibilities

Focus on melt cycle optimization through standard work and tap-to-tap tracking.
Understand and promote least-cost charge, chemistry change, and adjust training with employees to expand knowledge among hourly team members.
Participate in continuous improvement projects.
Assist with other projects and serve as a resource for other team members.
Participate in product design and development fundamentals, including testing with a variety of tools and equipment.
Document and improve processes.