Aluminum Joining Engineer Co-op - Summer 2027

NOVELIS; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Relocation assistance

Competitive pay

Job summary

Novelis is seeking a Joining Engineer Co-Op at its Global Research and Technology Center in Kennesaw, GA for a 6-month summer-fall 2027 term. You will join the Joining and Forming team to plan experiments, qualify joining methods, and document results, working with engineers and technicians in a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a four-year engineering program with lab experience in metal joining, metallography, and mechanical testing, and possess strong communication

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a four-year university in relevant engineering fields.
• Hands-on lab or project experience with metal joining, materials processing, or characterization.
• Experience with metallography and mechanical testing.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Available for approximately 6 months during summer-fall 2027.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews of joining methods for aluminum materials.
• Plan, develop, and optimize joining processes for aluminum alloys.
• Perform laboratory experiments and operate joining and materials-characterization equipment.
• Prepare test specimens and perform metallography and mechanical testing.
• Analyze data and report results with sound engineering analysis.
• Maintain test records and follow lab safety procedures.
• Document findings and present results in reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians on product qualification.

Skills

Lab experience

Metallography

Mechanical testing

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

Materials Science and Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Welding Engineering

Related field

Job description

Novelis is seeking a Joining Engineer Co-Op at its Global Research and Technology Center in Kennesaw, GA for a 6-month summer-fall 2027 term. You will join the Joining and Forming team to plan experiments, qualify joining methods, and document results, working with engineers and technicians in a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a four-year engineering program with lab experience in metal joining, metallography, and mechanical testing, and possess strong communication