Materials Engineer Lab Intern (Year-Round)

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

## Materials Engineer Lab Intern (Year-Round)Apply: Charter Steel - Saukville, WI: Part time: Posted Today: R08072## Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family!Charter Steel is a leading American supplier of carbon and alloy steel bar, rod and wire products, and the largest steel coil processor in North America. As a fully integrated steelmaker with locations in Ohio and Wisconsin, Charter Steel offers a full range of grade and size coiled products and vast technical service experience. Charter Steel is a member of the Charter Manufacturing family of companies.**About the Materials Engineer Lab Internship:**Gain hands-on experience analyzing the microstructure and mechanical properties of steel while learning how manufacturing processes influence material performance. You'll use metallographic equipment, microscopes, hardness testing, and analysis software to evaluate steel quality and identify manufacturing defects.**Program structure:*** **Schedule:** Part-time (15-20 hours/week) during the academic year and full-time (40 hours/week) during the summer.* **Location:** Saukville, WI* **Start Date:** January 2027* **Duration:** Year-round internship**What we're looking for:*** Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field with current status of at least a Sophomore level.* Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.* Proficient in Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.* Strong verbal and written communication skills.* Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.* Ability to succeed in a team environment.* Ability to handle multiple tasks.**What you'll focus on:*** Operate and assist in the maintenance of the TS lab metallographic equipment.* Document professional quality level images for use in Technical Service Reports to our internal and external customers.* Summarize findings to the TS Lab Group via email, Microsoft Teams, etc.* Take a lead role in the evaluation of Hercules and Niagara Lasalle accumulations claims.* Learn microstructures and mechanical properties of steel components.* Becoming familiar with the effects of various manufacturing processes on 'raw as-produced' steel.* Identifying manufacturing defects relating to the casting, hot rolling, processing, and forming of steel components.* Experience using metallographic equipment, macro and microscopes, automated analysis software, Rockwell and Microhardness testing.**What Sets Our Internship Program Apart:** Work on meaningful projects while receiving mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities that help launch your career. Our paid internship program also includes signature experiences like Charter's Intern Kickoff Day, volunteer opportunities, professional development workshops, and the Intern Summer Showcase.#LI-AF1#LI-Onsite#CharterSteelInternship positions are not benefits-eligible.