Coating & Surface Engineering Intern

Lancesoft; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Lancesoft seeks a motivated intern for a hands-on materials science and thin-film coating internship in Torrance, CA. You will assist with part preparation, coating operations, and production documentation under the guidance of the engineering team, with no prior coating experience required.

The role emphasizes learning surface preparation, PVD processes, careful part handling, and coating quality control, with opportunities to advance to future part-time or full-time roles based on performance.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree or technical training in materials science, mechanical or electrical engineering, manufacturing, or related field.
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written instructions and complete records accurately.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform part-cleaning procedures including solvent cleaning, ultrasonic cleaning, and sandblasting.
• Carefully handle, prepare, and fixture delicate parts for coating.
• Assist with loading and unloading coating chambers.
• Learn to operate a manual coating chamber following SOPs.
• Complete process records and maintain accurate part identification.
• Assist with packaging finished parts and maintain an organized workspace.
• Support basic coating inspection, measurements, and engineering experiments as training and project needs allow.
• Assist with other tasks as requested by management.

Education

Materials science / Engineering

Technical training in related field

Tools

PVD

Job description

We are seeking a motivated intern interested in materials science, manufacturing, and thin-film coatings. This hands-on internship provides practical experience in part preparation, coating operations, and production documentation under the guidance of our engineering team. No prior coating experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform part-cleaning procedures, including solvent cleaning, ultrasonic cleaning, and sandblasting.
• Carefully handle, prepare, and fixture delicate parts for coating.
• Assist with loading and unloading coating chambers.
• Learn to operate a manual coating chamber following established standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Complete process records and maintain accurate part identification.
• Assist with packaging finished parts and maintaining an organized workspace.
• Support basic coating inspection, measurements, and engineering experiments as training and project needs allow.
• Assist with other tasks as requested by management.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree or technical training in materials science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing, or a related field.
• Good manual dexterity, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow written instructions and complete records accurately.
• Dependable attendance and ability to follow safety procedures.

Learning opportunities

The intern will develop practical skills in surface preparation, physical vapor deposition (PVD), careful part handling, process documentation, and coating quality control.

Internship arrangement

An initial three-month internship with an agreed work schedule. Continued internship or future part-time or full-time employment may be considered based on performance and business needs.

Compensation: $25-30 / per hour