Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) Engineer Intern

Scot Forge • Spring Grove, IL

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About The Position

Scot Forge Company is looking to hire an Engineering student with a focus in NDE for an internship in the Summer of 2026 at the corporate facility in Spring Grove, IL. An NDE Engineering internship at Scot Forge will provide a variety of experiences and exposure to the NDE profession. This intern will be supporting the NDE team through hands-on inspections and research project work.

Requirements

• Minimum Junior year standing pursuing an undergraduate degree in an engineering discipline with a NDE focus/minor.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of reading and interpreting technical drawings or specifications.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (or other 3D modeling software).
• Demonstrated project management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with technical writing.
• Application of NDE Methods.
• Exposure to programming languages such as python.
• Familiarity with Waygate ultrasonic flaw detectors.

Responsibilities

• Support the NDE team through hands-on inspections and research project work.
• Conduct research to improve consistency in acoustic properties between large forgings and Ultrasonic calibration standards.
• Develop and implement best practices for collaboration between Scot Forge and Robotic UT supplier.
• Design and execute a comprehensive study to determine how surface finish impacts Ultrasonic testing.
• Assist Level 3 NDE’s to draft and implement process controls for Immersion UT.
• Conduct a research study to catalogue shear wave velocities for specialty alloys.

Benefits

• Paid Compensation
• Professional Career Development and Mentoring
• Real World Problem Solving
• Meaningful Project Work
• Collaborative Work Environment
• Relocation Assistance (if applicable)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees