Research Intern

Hyperion Materials & Technologies • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Summer Internship / Co-op / Research Intern – Materials Science & Engineering. This position is in Columbus, Ohio. About Hyperion Materials & Technologies: Hyperion is a global materials science manufacturing and engineering company. Our worldwide business activities are conducted through representation in more than 30 countries. Hyperion’s products are based on unique expertise in materials technology and extensive insight into customer processes. This combination has provided world-leading positions in selected areas - tools for metal cutting, equipment and tools for the mining and construction industries, stainless materials, special alloys, metallic and ceramic resistance materials as well as process systems. Essential Duties and Responsibilities About the Role: We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Materials Science Intern to support R&D efforts in advanced materials, with a focus on ceramics processing & characterization. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with experienced scientists / engineers and contribute to real-world applications, including next-gen materials solutions.

Requirements

• Pursuing a B.S., M.S in Materials Science & Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, or related field
• Background in ceramics, powder processing, or related materials systems
• Strong interest in experimental work and laboratory research
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, organized, and detail-oriented

Nice To Haves

• Understands Design of Experiments (DoE) and statistical data analysis
• Familiar with materials characterization techniques
• Exposure to data analysis tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Excel, or similar)
• Experience or coursework in theoretical modeling or simulations (a plus)

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on laboratory experiments involving powder processing, ceramics, super-hard and hard materials
• Perform literature reviews to identify relevant research and emerging technologies
• Design and execute experiments using Design of Experiments (DoE) methodologies
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data to identify trends and insights
• Curate and synthesize data to uncover key relationships and performance drivers
• Document findings and present results to the broader technical team
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams while maintaining the ability to work independently

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern