Materials Characterization Intern – Summer 2027

Carpenter Technology Corporation; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Commuting allowance

Job summary

Carpenter Technology Corporation in Reading, PA invites a Summer 2027 Intern to join the Materials Characterization team. You will support microstructure database work, metallurgical investigations, and operate advanced characterization equipment on the R&D lab and manufacturing floor.

The program emphasizes hands-on learning in materials testing, problem solving, and collaboration across departments, with on-site work and housing/commuting allowances for eligible interns.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related engineering/physics field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• On-site work at Reading, PA.
• U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders due to contracts.

Responsibilities

• Support a microstructure database project.
• Conduct metallurgical investigations.
• Operate advanced materials characterization equipment (LOM/SEM/EDS/XRD).
• Work in the R&D laboratory and on the manufacturing floor.

Skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Active learner

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science & Engineering / Metallurgical Engineering / Industrial Engineering / Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Physics

Tools

LOM

SEM

EDS

XRD

Gleeble testing

Job description

Carpenter Technology Corporation in Reading, PA invites a Summer 2027 Intern to join the Materials Characterization team. You will support microstructure database work, metallurgical investigations, and operate advanced characterization equipment on the R&D lab and manufacturing floor.

The program emphasizes hands-on learning in materials testing, problem solving, and collaboration across departments, with on-site work and housing/commuting allowances for eligible interns.