Co-op Heat Treat Metallurgical Engineer

Mercury Marine; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Marine in Fond du Lac, WI invites talented students to join the Quality team as a co-op, supporting the launch of state-of-the-art systems through metallurgical analysis. You'll collaborate with managers, supervisors, technicians, and production staff from inception to completion.

This paid co-op runs full-time for a term starting January 2027 or May 2027, with opportunities to learn X-ray diffraction, hardness testing, and material inspection while contributing to continuous process

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a BS program with a major in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant degree with materials or metallurgy emphasis
• Minimum second semester sophomore status with 48 completed credits
• Availability to work full-time (40 or more hours per week) through a full co-op term running January to August 2027 or May to December 2027
• The ability to enroll in a formalized co-op Program through your university
• Dependable, self-motivated and engaged learner
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate X-ray diffractometer, Automated Micro-hardness tester, and other instrumentation which aid in metallurgical analysis
• Perform testing on a variety of carbon steels, stainless steels, and aluminum alloys
• Deliver critical material analysis and inspection results
• Support Heat Treat Metallurgical Laboratory daily operations

Skills

Co-op participation

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

BS program in Metallurgical Eng./Materials Science/Mechanical Eng. (metallurgy emphasis)

Minimum 48 completed credits

Tools

X-ray diffractometer

Automated micro-hardness tester

Job description

Mercury Marine in Fond du Lac, WI invites talented students to join the Quality team as a co-op, supporting the launch of state-of-the-art systems through metallurgical analysis. You'll collaborate with managers, supervisors, technicians, and production staff from inception to completion.

This paid co-op runs full-time for a term starting January 2027 or May 2027, with opportunities to learn X-ray diffraction, hardness testing, and material inspection while contributing to continuous process