Materials Engineering Co-op

Emerson Electric • Marshalltown, IA

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About The Position

We are looking for an independent, self-starter, university student with Materials Engineering Lab experience to support the needs of a Materials Engineering team in Marshalltown, IA. This role will focus on lab work set in an R&D environment.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Polymers Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Junior or Senior standing preferred; Sophomores who have completed the Materials Characterization course may be considered.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, and good interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of introductory materials engineering coursework preferred.
• Junior or Senior standing.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and efficiently to complete assigned work.
• Conduct lab evaluations including liquid penetrant testing, welding monitoring, tensile and compression testing, hardness/micro-hardness evaluation, corrosion testing, metallography, sectioning, coating thickness evaluation, and compositional analysis.
• Document laboratory results and accurately convey results to requestors, describing test procedures and/or failure analysis mechanisms.
• Revise company standards.
• Support Engineering Change Management work processes.
• Update web pages.

Benefits

• Variety of medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee resource groups.
• Recognition programs.
• Flexible time off plans including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree