Joining Engineer Co-op – Aluminum Joining & Materials

Novelis Group; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Relocation stipend

Competitive pay

Job summary

Novelis is seeking a Joining Engineer Co-Op for the Global Research and Technology Center in Kennesaw, GA. The role involves joining qualification, process development, and documenting findings over ~6 months in a collaborative, state-of-the-art environment.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a 4-year engineering program with hands-on lab experience in metal joining and materials characterization, and are authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in accredited four-year university in a relevant engineering field (Materials Science, Mechanical, Industrial, Welding).
• Hands-on lab/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 in a laboratory and team environment.
• Available for approximately 6 months during summer-fall 2027.
• Authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews of joining methods 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 and mechanical testing.
• Analyze experimental data using engineering and statistical methods.
• Maintain organized test records and follow safety procedures.
• Document research findings and communicate results through reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, technologists, and technicians supporting product qualification and development.

Skills

Laboratory experience with metal --

Metallography

Mechanical testing

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Safety-minded

Education

Enrolled in accredited 4-year university in Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Novelis is seeking a Joining Engineer Co-Op for the Global Research and Technology Center in Kennesaw, GA. The role involves joining qualification, process development, and documenting findings over ~6 months in a collaborative, state-of-the-art environment.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a 4-year engineering program with hands-on lab experience in metal joining and materials characterization, and are authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.