Material Engineer Intern

Musco Lighting; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Musco Lighting in Oskaloosa, IA is offering a Material Engineer Intern role for Summer 2027. The position focuses on materials analysis in a well-equipped laboratory, supporting material properties across metals, polymers, electronics and composites for LED designs.

You’ll collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Product Support, Manufacturing and Procurement to provide materials guidance. Responsibilities cover failure analysis, experimental design, data interpretation, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Materials Science Engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative problem-solving abilities.
• Motivated self-starter.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Project a plus.
• Familiarity with Musco solutions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to solder reliability and experimental design for LED fixtures and drivers.
• Investigate failed components and microstructures with a scientific approach.
• Support root cause analyses and corrective actions for materials issues.
• Gain experience generating reports and communicating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Acquire lab safety and procedures experience with sample preparation techniques and equipment.
• Gain experience using SEM and high-tech microscopes.

Skills

Strong communication

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Familiarity with Musco solutions

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical or Materials Science Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Musco Test Engineering Team has an opening for a Material Engineer Intern at our Oskaloosa, IA office. If your experience aligns with the qualifications outlined below, we look forward to hearing from you! This is a summer 2027 internship and the position is hired through a temp agency.

Job Summary:

Conduct materials analysis using state of the art and well-equipped Materials Laboratory tools. Provide materials engineering and technical support for special processes affecting materials properties of metallic, polymeric, electronic, and composite materials for electronic designs. Conduct failure analysis and evaluations of purchased parts, experimental parts, field returns, manufacturing processes, and alternative material options. Work cross functionally with Engineering, Quality, Product Support, Manufacturing and Procurement to provide materials engineering guidance and expertise.

Essential Criteria

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Material Science Engineering, or related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong Report compiling and writing skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skill
• Motivated self-starter and collaborative problem solve
• Strong computer skills in standard MS Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project a plus
• Familiarity with Musco solutions is a plus

Roles And Responsibilities

• Contribute to overall solder reliability and experimental design concerning projects for LED fixtures and drivers
• Investigate failed components, microstructures, and data, using a scientific approach to continuously improve product performance
• Support effective root cause analyses and corrective action for materials issues
• Gain practical experience generating reports and communicating with inter disciplinary teams
• Acquire experience in lab safety and procedures utilizing sample preparation techniques and equipment such as a cross sectioning saw and automatic polisher
• Gain experience working with a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and high-tech microscopes

Who Is Musco

Musco, a privately held company since 1976, is the global leader in sports and large-area lighting solutions, with projects in 135 countries. Headquartered in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Musco employs more than 1,800 team members worldwide.

Team Culture And Partnerships

At Musco, we offer meaningful work in a team-first culture with continuous learning and professional development. We value work-life balance, providing flexibility for community involvement, family activities, and personal time. As supporters of recreational organizations, we help ensure safer and more enjoyable playing experiences worldwide. If giving back resonates with you, learn more about our partnerships.

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