Intern (m/f/d) Material Lab Analysing

Christian Bürkert GmbH & Co. KG; Karlsruhe; On-site; EUR 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Christian Bürkert GmbH & Co. KG invites ambitious students to join a hands-on electrochemistry team in Karlsruhe.

You will prepare metallic specimens and conduct corrosion tests, analyzing OCP, Ecorr, icorr, passivation, and material surface treatments, while documenting results and contributing to a systematic test methodology for material qualification. The role suits Advanced Bachelor’s or Master’s students in materials-related fields, with strong English and German, and a solid foundation in

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Materials Science, Material Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Surface Technology, Corrosion Engineering or a related discipline.
• Advanced Bachelor’s student or currently enrolled in a Master’s program.
• Basic understanding of metallic materials, corrosion mechanisms, and laboratory testing methods.
• Structured and analytical way of working with an interest in experimental research.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and OriginLab software.
• Good knowledge of English and German.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of metallic test specimens
• Conducting electrochemical corrosion measurements
• Determination of OCP, polarization behavior, Ecorr and icorr
• Investigation of passivation and localized corrosion behavior
• Comparison of different metallic materials and surface treatments
• Evaluation and documentation of measurement results
• Support in developing a systematic electrochemical test methodology for material qualification
• Correlation of electrochemical results with material condition, surface treatment

Skills

English

German

Education

Advanced Bachelor's student or Master's student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

OriginLab

Job description

Where would you like to shape the success of your future career: At a worldwide leading manufacturer of process measuring and control technology? In a family owned company that values its more than 3,700 employees in more than 30 countries also as individuals? In a team that breaks new ground with courage and passion?

Did you answer "Yes" three times? Then it is time for us to meet your acquaintance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparation of metallic test specimens
• Conducting electrochemical corrosion measurements
• Determination of OCP, polarization behavior, Ecorr and icorr
• Investigation of passivation and localized corrosion behavior
• Comparison of different metallic materials and surface treatments
• Evaluation and documentation of measurement results
• Support in developing a systematic electrochemical test methodology for material qualification
• Correlation of electrochemical results with material condition, surface treatment

REQUIREMENTS:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Materials Science, Material Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Surface Technology, Corrosion Engineering or a related discipline
• Advanced Bachelor's student or currently enrolled in a Master's program
• Basic understanding of metallic materials, corrosion mechanisms, and laboratory testing methods
• Structured and analytical way of working with an interest in experimental research
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and OriginLab software
• Good knowledge of English and German

In addition to exciting tasks, we offer you a wide variety of perspectives, great creative freedom and a corporate culture that encourages you to take advantage of it.