Material Engineer Intern — Materials & Failure Analysis

Musco-Sports-Lighting; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Musco Sports Lighting is seeking a Material Engineer Intern for our Oskaloosa, IA office this summer. You will conduct materials analysis using our labs and provide engineering support for metals, polymers, electronics, and composites in LED fixtures and drivers.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Product Support, Manufacturing and Procurement while gaining hands-on experience in failure analysis, report writing, and lab safety, including SEM usage and advanced microscopy.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Materials Science Engineering, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to compile and write detailed reports.
• Interpersonal skills and collaborative problem solving.
• Proficient with MS Office; Project a plus; familiarity with Musco solutions is optional.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to solder reliability and experimental design for LED fixtures and drivers.
• Investigate failed components and data with a scientific approach to improve performance.
• Support root cause analyses and corrective actions for materials issues.
• Gain experience generating reports and communicating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Learn lab safety and procedures, including sample prep and equipment use (cross sectioning saw, polisher).
• Gain experience with SEM and high-tech microscopes.

Skills

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter & collaborative problem</

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Materials Science Engineering

Tools

MS Office

SEM experience

Job description

Musco Sports Lighting is seeking a Material Engineer Intern for our Oskaloosa, IA office this summer. You will conduct materials analysis using our labs and provide engineering support for metals, polymers, electronics, and composites in LED fixtures and drivers.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Product Support, Manufacturing and Procurement while gaining hands-on experience in failure analysis, report writing, and lab safety, including SEM usage and advanced microscopy.