Materials Engineer Intern – Steel Microstructure & Testing

Charter Automotive; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship

Professional development

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Charter Steel in Saukville, WI invites a Materials Engineer Lab Intern for a year-round program. You will gain hands-on experience analyzing steel microstructure and mechanical properties using metallographic equipment, microscopes, and hardness testing while learning how processes affect performance.

Part-time during the school year and full-time in the summer, starting January 2027. Eligible students pursuing Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering with at least sophomore status and GPA

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a four-year degree program with Sophomore status.
• GPA 2.75 or higher is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the TS lab metallographic equipment.
• Document professional-quality images for Technical Service Reports.
• Summarize findings to the TS Lab Group via email or Teams.
• Take a lead role in evaluating accumulations claims.
• Learn microstructures and mechanical properties of steel.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Enrollment in a 4-year degree program in Materials Science & Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Sophomore status

Tools

Metallographic equipment

Rockwell hardness testing

Microscopes

Analysis software

Job description

Charter Steel in Saukville, WI invites a Materials Engineer Lab Intern for a year-round program. You will gain hands-on experience analyzing steel microstructure and mechanical properties using metallographic equipment, microscopes, and hardness testing while learning how processes affect performance.

Part-time during the school year and full-time in the summer, starting January 2027. Eligible students pursuing Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering with at least sophomore status and GPA