R&D Materials Characterization Intern

Carpenter Technology • Reading, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The R&D Materials Characterization Intern will support the Materials Characterization Group, which provides routine and advanced metallurgical and materials testing and analysis for R&D and Manufacturing Metallurgy, develops new techniques and laboratory processes, leads metallurgical investigations to solve root-cause problems, and provides technical advice to other business units and customers. The intern will complete a microstructure database project, perform metallurgical investigations, and operate advanced materials characterization equipment. Work will take place in the R&D laboratory and on the manufacturing floor.

The role offers opportunities to develop adaptability, problem-solving, active-learning, communication, and collaboration skills while working on concurrent projects and with multiple departments and teams. The position is based on-site in Reading, Pennsylvania. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or Green Card holders because of the company’s government contracts.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program majoring in Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics.
• Experience conducting materials testing, including metallographic preparation and light optical microscopy (LOM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and EDS, X-ray diffraction (XRD), mechanical testing (hardness, tensile, Charpy, fatigue, and corrosion testing), and Gleeble testing.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Willing and able to work on-site at the Reading, Pennsylvania location.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder due to Carpenter’s government contracts.

Nice To Haves

• Electro-mechanical design, fabrication, and integration experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete a microstructure database project.
• Perform metallurgical investigations.
• Operate advanced materials characterization equipment.

Benefits

• One-time $2,400 excessive commute allowance, less applicable taxes, for eligible interns commuting more than 50 miles one way from outside the immediate Reading, Pennsylvania area.
• One-time $4,800 housing allowance, less applicable taxes, for eligible interns temporarily relocating from more than 50 miles one way outside the immediate Reading, Pennsylvania area.
• Company benefits package listed in the posting includes life, medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability coverage; and a 401(k) with company contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern