Materials Engineer Lab Intern (Year-Round)

Charter Manufacturing•Saukville, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Gain hands-on experience analyzing the microstructure and mechanical properties of steel while learning how manufacturing processes influence material performance. You'll use metallographic equipment, microscopes, hardness testing, and analysis software to evaluate steel quality and identify manufacturing defects. This is a year-round internship with a flexible schedule: part-time (15-20 hours/week) during the academic year and full-time (40 hours/week) during the summer. The internship is located in Saukville, WI, and starts in January 2027.

Requirements

Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field with current status of at least a Sophomore level.
Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Proficient in Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
Ability to succeed in a team environment.
Ability to handle multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

Experience using metallographic equipment, macro and microscopes, automated analysis software, Rockwell and Microhardness testing.

Responsibilities

Operate and assist in the maintenance of the TS lab metallographic equipment.
Document professional quality level images for use in Technical Service Reports to our internal and external customers.
Summarize findings to the TS Lab Group via email, Microsoft Teams, etc.
Take a lead role in the evaluation of Hercules and Niagara Lasalle accumulations claims.
Learn microstructures and mechanical properties of steel components.
Becoming familiar with the effects of various manufacturing processes on 'raw as-produced' steel.
Identifying manufacturing defects relating to the casting, hot rolling, processing, and forming of steel components.