Breakthrough Tech Co-Op: Materials & Ceramics

Alcoa; New Kensington (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Alcoa invites junior or senior-level students to join the Breakthrough Technologies Co-Op Program at the Alcoa Technical Center (ATC) in New Kensington, PA. You will work with world-class engineers and scientists on cutting-edge research, supporting the development of advanced materials and processes.

You will synthesize ceramic powders, operate high-temperature furnaces, analyze data, and publish formal reports.

Qualifications

• Pursuing degrees in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related fields.
• Strong organizational, math and writing abilities required.
• Demonstrated curiosity and collaborative mindset are essential.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to hands-on projects at the Alcoa Technical Center (ATC).
• Assist in synthesizing ceramic powders and processing advanced materials.
• Operate high-temperature furnaces and conduct performance testing.
• Characterize materials and analyze data with standard software.
• Design and execute experiments to optimize equipment and processes.
• Publish an internal report detailing findings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Mathematical skills

Writing skills

Curiosity

Collaboration

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Materials Science degree

Ceramic Engineering degree

Mechanical Engineering degree

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Alcoa invites junior or senior-level students to join the Breakthrough Technologies Co-Op Program at the Alcoa Technical Center (ATC) in New Kensington, PA. You will work with world-class engineers and scientists on cutting-edge research, supporting the development of advanced materials and processes.

You will synthesize ceramic powders, operate high-temperature furnaces, analyze data, and publish formal reports.