Process Engineering Intern

MetOx International, Inc. • Houston, TX

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Energize Your Career: At MetOx International, we’re pioneering the next era of energy security and abundance through breakthrough superconducting technology. As a Process Engineering Intern, you’ll join a dynamic team committed to strengthening the world’s energy systems to make them more resilient, efficient, and reliable.
Based at our global headquarters in Houston, TX, MetOx is seeking a motivated summer Process Engineering Intern to join our team. This role offers hands-on experience with production processes, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. You'll gain exposure to advanced manufacturing techniques and collaborate closely with seasoned engineers on critical projects.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of process engineering principles, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret technical information effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship or co-op experience in a process or manufacturing engineering role.
• Experience with characterization tools like SEM, EDX, Optical Microscopy, XRD.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis tools (JMP or Minitab).
• Experience working in a lab or manufacturing environment with a strong focus on safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operate tools like SEM, EDX, Optical Microscopy, XRD for defect identification, library maintenance, correlation of defects to Ic & mechanical properties of the product.
• Carry out sample preparation techniques like selective etching, cross section polishing, etc.
• Perform destructive testing techniques like simple peel, cross hatch peel, 90-degree peel, transport Ic, electromechanical property tests.
• Hands on support to process engineers in performing Department of Energy’s (DOE) and tracking/tracing product flow, collecting samples, testing and documenting results.
• Perform Statistical data analysis on the information collected from the Department of Energy (DOE).
• Actively participate in root cause analysis, articulate and perform Hypothesis testing, document results.
• Support Operations on disposition decisions, process changes, sample collection.
• Follow through and verify operational accuracy when performing experiments, new process deployments, new product routings.
• Use the existing systems to collect, articulate, summarize and present to the team.
• Formulate defect tracking dashboards and build the trends. Correlate to process metrics.
• Write and publish Failure Analysis (FA) reports, technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOP's), work instructions (WI's) as development progresses.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, and maintenance, to support ongoing projects and resolve technical issues.
• Participate in safety meetings and training sessions to understand and adhere to MetOx’s operational standards.
• Attend project meetings, provide regular updates on process initiatives, and share insights to contribute to the team’s success.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree