Material Engineer Intern — Lab Analysis & Failure Diagnostics

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

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.