Materials Engineering Intern

Rolls-Royce Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls‑Royce Corporation invites students to join the Materials Engineering Intern program for a 12‑week summer experience in Indianapolis, IN. The role focuses on materials specifications, data handling, and collaboration with design and manufacturing teams on real projects.

You will execute projects, analyze results, and publish findings while delivering presentations on progress. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, mentorship, and exposure to cutting-edge materials processes in a global

Qualifications

• Good written and oral communication to a variety of audiences.
• A strong passion for the future of technology.
• Willingness to travel between locations during internship.
• Open-minded, curious, and agile approach to work and career development.

Responsibilities

• Executing materials engineering projects that support manufacturing, design, or service, including planning and managing projects, conducting experiments and performing modeling.
• Analyzing results and publishing reports detailing procedures and conclusions.
• Delivering presentations on project status and key milestones.
• Collaborating with engineering teams to execute larger projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Passion for technology

Willingness to travel

Adaptable mindset

Education

Materials Science

Materials Engineering

Ceramics Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Engineering major with focus in Materials

Job description

Materials Engineering Intern – Summer (12 weeks) – Indianapolis, IN

At Rolls-Royce we are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. Our Internship programs are designed to help you build your career from day one. You'll work on meaningful projects, learn from experienced colleagues, and develop the skills to make a real impact. That's Infinite Potential.

Role Overview

Materials Engineering at Rolls-Royce offers diverse career paths. You may work with manufacturing, suppliers, failure investigation or design engineers on materials specifications and data. Our team handles a wide range of materials - from metal alloys like steel, titanium, and aluminum, to composites. We support specialty processes including casting, forging, coatings, joining, non‑destructive testing and additive manufacturing.

What you’ll be doing

• Executing materials engineering projects that support manufacturing, design, or service, including planning and managing projects, conducting experiments and performing modeling
• Analyzing results and publishing reports detailing procedures and conclusions
• Delivering presentations on project status and key milestones
• Collaborating with engineering teams to execute larger projects

Who we’re looking for

• Working towards a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Ceramics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or an Engineering major with a focus in Materials, and/or related degree
• A strong passion for the future of technology
• Good written and oral communication to a variety of audiences
• A willingness to work flexibly and travel between locations: in most cases, you’ll be able to meet the requirements in the location you are recruited to, however, we may need you to be flexible and travel between sites during or for your internship
• An open-minded, curious, and agile approach to work and career development

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Work authorization eligibility: To be considered, you must also be a U.S. Citizen. There is no visa sponsorship for this position.

What we offer

• Meaningful work from day one, with the support to help you succeed
• A culture that invests in your personal and professional development
• The chance to grow your skills while working on real projects in a global company

Rolls‑Royce pioneers cutting‑edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.

Pay Range –Hourly

Rolls‑Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.