Material Engineer Intern — SEM Lab Analysis & Failure Research (LED)

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

Job summary

Musco Test Engineering Team in Oskaloosa, IA invites applications for a Material Engineer Intern. This summer 2027 internship offers hands-on materials analysis, failure evaluations, and cross-functional support across engineering, quality, and manufacturing.

You will work with SEM and lab equipment, gain reporting experience, and contribute to product reliability. The role requires enrollment in a chemical or materials engineering bachelor program, strong communication, and a collaborative

Qualifications

• 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 MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and 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 data using a scientific approach to improve product performance.
• Support root cause analyses and corrective action for materials issues.
• Gain experience generating reports and communicating with inter-disciplinary teams.
• Acquire experience in lab safety and procedures with sample preparation techniques and equipment.
• Gain experience working with a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and high-tech microscopes.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Chemical/Material Eng

Tools

SEM

Polisher

Job description

Musco Test Engineering Team in Oskaloosa, IA invites applications for a Material Engineer Intern. This summer 2027 internship offers hands-on materials analysis, failure evaluations, and cross-functional support across engineering, quality, and manufacturing.

You will work with SEM and lab equipment, gain reporting experience, and contribute to product reliability. The role requires enrollment in a chemical or materials engineering bachelor program, strong communication, and a collaborative