Joining Engineer Co-op: Aluminum Joining & Metallurgy

NOVELIS; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing and relocation stipend

Competitive pay

Job summary

Novelis is seeking a Joining Engineer Co-Op for the Joining and Forming team at the Global Research and Technology Center in Kennesaw, Georgia, for about six months during summer–fall 2027. You will plan, conduct joining experiments, evaluate results, and document findings as part of a collaborative engineering group.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a 4-year degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Welding Engineering, or related fields and have

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

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.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Laboratory skills

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Materials Science/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Metallography equipment

Mechanical testing equipment

Job description

Novelis is seeking a Joining Engineer Co-Op for the Joining and Forming team at the Global Research and Technology Center in Kennesaw, Georgia, for about six months during summer–fall 2027. You will plan, conduct joining experiments, evaluate results, and document findings as part of a collaborative engineering group.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a 4-year degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Welding Engineering, or related fields and have