Surface Characterization Co-op

Novelis Manufacturing Excellence • Kennesaw, GA

64d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surfaces team, located in Kennesaw, is seeking a Surface Characterization Co-Op. This role is responsible for detailed characterization and analysis of aluminum surfaces and their intermetallics and oxide layers. This co-op will start in January or as soon as close to January as possible and end December 2026.

Requirements

• Experience in characterization techniques, specifically SEM with EDX analysis

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Materials Science, Surface Chemistry, or equivalent program
• Experience in data correlation and/or machine learning process-parameter-structure-performance studies
• Experience in sample preparation for characterization techniques, such as ion milling and FIB (Focused Ion Beam)
• Ability to analyze SEM EDX spectra for intermetallics and oxides

Responsibilities

• Sample preparation for metallographic mounting and ion milling for microscopic analysis of aluminum
• Imaging and characterization of aluminum samples through a variety of techniques, such as LOM (Light Optical Microscopy), SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy), XPS (X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy), and AFM (Atomic Force Microscopy)
• Additional surface testing of aluminum samples, such as electrochemical measurements, contact angle, topography, and hardness measurements
• Creation of detailed testing plan for characterization tests to understand how different processing techniques for aluminum surfaces affect surface characteristics such as corrosion and paintability
• Ability to collaborate with GATech’s Material Characterization Facility for training and use of additional analytical equipment

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees