Metallurgical Engineering Intern

EJ • Warner Township, MI

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About The Position

EJ is seeking a Summer 2027 Metallurgical Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience at a modern iron foundry that began operations in November 2018. The role involves real-world problem-solving and contributing to operational excellence through metallographic sample preparation and analysis, failure investigations, and continuous improvement work.

The intern will prepare, characterize, and report on ductile and gray iron metallographic samples; investigate failures using root cause analysis supported by metallurgical data; and develop a continuous improvement plan to reduce the time required to prepare ductile samples. The intern is also expected to promote EJ’s mission, vision, and core values and follow company safety beliefs, conduct standards, and policies and procedures.

EJ is a family-owned company with global operations and a history dating to 1883. Its core values include safety and security, honesty and integrity, environmental responsibility, respect for others, quality and excellence, and social responsibility.

Requirements

• Be a sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related field at a four-year college or university.
• Be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
• Regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear; frequently stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms; occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds; and have close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, characterize, and report on ductile and gray iron metallographic samples.
• Perform failure investigations using root cause analysis and metallurgical data.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects to reduce metallographic sample preparation time.
• Promote the company’s culture, mission, vision, and core values, including adherence to safety beliefs, employee engagement, competencies, the code of conduct, and other policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern