Joining Engineer Co-op

careers-novelis; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing relocation stipend

Competitive pay

Job summary

Novelis is seeking a Joining Engineer Co-Op for a ~6‑month term at our Global Research and Technology Center in Kennesaw, GA. The role focuses on joining qualification, development, and data-driven evaluation of aluminum materials.

You will plan experiments, document findings, and communicate results to the team. Ideal candidates are pursuing a four-year degree in materials or mechanical engineering with lab experience in joining, metallography, and mechanical testing, and must be legally

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited four-year university in relevant engineering disciplines.
• Hands-on laboratory experience with metal joining or materials processing.
• Experience with metallography and mechanical testing.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Available for ~6 months during summer-fall 2027.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and optimize aluminum joining processes.
• Conduct laboratory experiments and operate joining and materials-characterization equipment.
• Prepare test specimens and perform metallography and mechanical testing.
• Analyze data and interpret results with engineering and statistical methods.
• Document research findings and communicate results through reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and technicians supporting product qualification.

Skills

Materials Science

Mechanical Engineering

Laboratory Experience

Metallography

Mechanical Testing

Technical Communication

Education

Accredited four-year university in Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Welding Engineering

Job description

Position Overview

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Position Overview

The Joining and Forming team, located at the Novelis Global Research and Technology Center in Kennesaw, Georgia, has an opportunity to participate in our summer 2027 Co-op program. The team is seeking a Joining Engineer Co-Op that can join the team for approximately 6 months. This role is responsible for joining qualification and development by planning and conducting experiments, evaluating results, and documenting research findings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews of current joining methods and practices for proposed aluminum material combinations.
• Plan, develop, and optimize aluminum alloy joining processes.
• Conduct laboratory experiments and support operation of joining and materials-characterization equipment.
• Prepare test specimens and perform metallography, mechanical testing, and other relevant characterization.
• Analyze experimental data and interpret results using sound engineering and statistical methods.
• Maintain organized test records and follow applicable laboratory safety and operating procedures.
• Document research findings and communicate results through written reports and technical presentations.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, technologists, and technicians supporting product qualification and development.

Minimum qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited four-year university in Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Welding Engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on laboratory or project experience with metal joining, materials processing, or materials characterization.
• Experience with metallography and mechanical testing.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a laboratory and team environment.
• Must be available for approximately 6 months during summer-fall 2027.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Enrolled in an accredited 4-year University.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer

Preferred qualifications

• Graduate student pursuing a master’s degree or PhD in relevant engineering discipline.
• Hands-on experience with laser welding, resistance spot welding, self-pierce riveting, or related joining processes.
• Experience with electron microscopy or other advanced materials-characterization techniques.
• Experience with design of experiments, statistical data analysis, or process optimization.Experience with engineering modeling, simulation, or data-driven methods.
• Knowledge of aluminum alloys, automotive sheet products, or joining metallurgy.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and communicate progress with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated technical communication through conference presentations, publications, project reports, or comparable work.

*Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship*

What We Offer:

Novelis' benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, driven by the marketplace, and affordable. In addition to core benefits, we provide these unique to the industry benefits:

• Combined housing and relocation stipend for out of state interns or interns outside an extended radius for select positions
• Competitive pay

Location Profile

Novelis’ Global Research and Technology Center located in Kennesaw Georgia within the greater Atlanta metropolitan area is a cutting-edge full-service research and technology hub that employs approximately 200 people including world-class engineers metallurgists chemists scientists technologists and technicians. The facility includes state-of-the‑art lab equipment and a diverse mix of product pilot lines that bring innovative solutions to customers in the automotive beverage can and specialty markets. Kennesaw provides a diverse and family‑friendly place to live with countless museums cultural opportunities and educational institutions. Novelis is committed to the Kennesaw community and supports a number of local charitable organizations including Habitat for Humanity as well as FIRST Robotics aimed at encouraging young people to pursue the Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields in order to spur the next generation of scientists and innovators.

Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.

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