Student Employee: Materials Engineer

Rockwell Automation • Milwaukee, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Rockwell Automation is hiring a student employee for a year-round role as a Materials Engineering lab technician at its headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The position involves carrying out laboratory tasks, tests, and experiments under the direction of chemists and materials engineers. The employee reports to the Manager of Chemistry and Materials Engineering and receives daily direction from engineers in an accelerated corrosion lab.

Students typically work 15 hours per week during the school year and closer to 40 hours per week during the summer and breaks. The posting also notes a preference for candidates able to commit to 10–15 hours during the school year. The role is on-site and does not provide relocation assistance. Base hourly compensation is $23–$32, with actual pay based on skills, knowledge, education, and experience.

Requirements

• Must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree at an accredited college or university.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States is required; employment visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
• Minimum sophomore standing at an accredited college or university, having completed at least the freshman year.
• Basic electrical skills.
• Ability to work with hand and power tools.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to commit to part-time work of 10–15 hours during the school year.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with a chemical and materials laboratory environment.
• Materials Science Engineering major.
• Previous internship experience; preference will be given to students with such experience.
• Local to the Milwaukee area.
• Ability to work in the role year-round if needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate product corrosion tests in simulated harsh industrial environments.
• Perform post-test tear-down analysis on exposed products and document the results.
• Receive samples and prepare products for testing, including sample preparation using machining or cutting equipment and lab equipment such as analytical balances.
• Set up test chambers for specified environmental conditions and monitor the test equipment and products daily to ensure correct operation.
• Maintain an uninterrupted supply of consumable laboratory supplies to avoid unnecessary test changes.
• Disassemble products and perform post-test optical analysis.
• Perform regular maintenance of laboratory equipment and maintain inventory of lab supplies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm.
• Company volunteer and donation matching program for eligible volunteer hours or personal cash donations to charity.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Personalized wellbeing programs through the OnTrack program.
• On-demand digital course library for professional development.
• Other local benefits.

What This Job Offers

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