Materials Engineering Intern
About The Position
It's exciting to work for a company that makes the world measurably better. We're committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to the business of advanced ceramics manufacturing. Job Title Materials Engineering Intern Works in assigned area assisting with projects or work overload. This job is to be used with current Bachelors or Masters Degree students. Roles and Responsibilities: Under general supervision: you will support strategic efforts for CoorsTek’s internal powder production group with a focus on ceramic powder processing and characterization. This will include new material development and process improvements while adhering to/fostering the company’s safety culture. This will require documentation and data organization (physical & digital), sample preparation / characterization testing, independent research or literature review, and data compilation. You may lead a small, short-term project. This is a very hands-on role, requiring technician-level work . This role will require a presentation to Management with project results at the end of the summer. Education: Current Junior or Senior in a Bachelor's degree program, or Master's Degree Student; preferred programs Ceramics, Chemical, and/or Materials Engineering. Experience: Prior work industry or laboratory experience preferred Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, and Word Statistical software experience preferred (MiniTab, JMP, SAS) Exhibits strong interpersonal and organizational skills Great attention to detail as well as excellent listening skills Great verbal and written communication skills Takes initiative with assigned tasks Comfortable asking questions and working with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds Must have a good work ethic Must be prompt and diligent Requirements: Adhere to all company safety standards Ability to lift 25 lbs. Target Hiring Range Hourly: USD 17.86 - USD 21.51 Actual compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and education. CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation. If you like working for a company that makes a real difference in the world, you'll enjoy your career with us! About Us: Making the world measurably better...one person at a time. CoorsTek products and components touch people’s lives in unexpected, awe-inspiring ways. Though most people may not realize it, CoorsTek components enable technological solutions across virtually every industry—from simple items like beverage dispensers and light switches to high-tech items like cell phones and satellites. Chances are, you are using a CoorsTek-enabled technology every day without even knowing it! We create these amazing solutions by leveraging our expertise in materials science, deploying best-in-class R&D capabilities, and by creating efficient, safe work environments. Most importantly, we employ dedicated, hardworking, and creative individuals. The key component to our success is our people. CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Benefits: • Paid Time Off • Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits • Company-Matched 401K (USA only) • Company-Matched Pension Plan (CANADA only) • HSA (Health Savings Account) with Company Contribution • Wellness Reimbursement Program (USA only) • Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Legal Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance & more) (USA only) • Safety Programs (reimbursement for safety shoes and company provided safety glasses) • Performance-Based Bonuses for all Employees • Employee Recognition Programs • Mentorship Program • Community & Volunteer Events & MORE!
Requirements
- Adhere to all company safety standards
- Ability to lift 25 lbs
- Current Junior or Senior in a Bachelor's degree program, or Master's Degree Student; preferred programs Ceramics, Chemical, and/or Materials Engineering
- Must have a good work ethic
- Must be prompt and diligent
Nice To Haves
- Prior work industry or laboratory experience preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, and Word
- Statistical software experience preferred (MiniTab, JMP, SAS)
- Exhibits strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Great attention to detail as well as excellent listening skills
- Great verbal and written communication skills
- Takes initiative with assigned tasks
- Comfortable asking questions and working with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds
Responsibilities
- support strategic efforts for CoorsTek’s internal powder production group with a focus on ceramic powder processing and characterization
- new material development and process improvements while adhering to/fostering the company’s safety culture
- documentation and data organization (physical & digital)
- sample preparation / characterization testing
- independent research or literature review
- data compilation
- lead a small, short-term project
- presentation to Management with project results at the end of the summer
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
- Company-Matched 401K (USA only)
- Company-Matched Pension Plan (CANADA only)
- HSA (Health Savings Account) with Company Contribution
- Wellness Reimbursement Program (USA only)
- Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Legal Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance & more) (USA only)
- Safety Programs (reimbursement for safety shoes and company provided safety glasses)
- Performance-Based Bonuses for all Employees
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Mentorship Program
- Community & Volunteer Events & MORE!
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