R&D Materials Characterization Intern
About The Position
The R&D Materials Characterization Intern will support Carpenter Technology’s Materials Characterization Group, which provides routine and advanced metallurgical and materials testing and analysis for R&D and Manufacturing Metallurgy. The group develops new techniques and laboratory processes, leads metallurgical investigations to identify root causes, 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. This summer 2027 internship is based on-site in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program majoring in Materials Science & Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics.
- 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.
- Experience with materials testing, including metallographic preparation and light optical microscopy (LOM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and EDS, X-ray diffraction (XRD), mechanical testing such as hardness, tensile, Charpy, fatigue and corrosion testing, and Gleeble testing.
Nice To Haves
- Electro-mechanical design, fabrication, and integration experience.
Responsibilities
- Complete a microstructure database project.
- Perform metallurgical investigations.
- Operate advanced materials characterization equipment.
- Work in the R&D laboratory and on the manufacturing floor.
Benefits
- Hourly pay of $21.00–$25.00.
- Eligible interns commuting from more than 50 miles one-way may receive a one-time $2,400 excessive commute allowance, less applicable taxes.
- Eligible interns temporarily relocating from more than 50 miles one-way may receive a one-time $4,800 housing allowance, less applicable taxes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
