Materials Engineering Intern: Innovate in a World‑Class Lab

Polaris Inc.; Wyoming (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Polaris Inc. invites motivated students to join the Materials Engineering Internship for a 12-week program in the Minnesota lab.

You will work on real projects, set goals, and develop capabilities in failure analysis, microscopy, and material characterization while supporting process improvements. You’ll gain exposure to heat treatment, metallurgical techniques, and report writing, with housing/relocation assistance possible and potential sponsorship considerations.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS in Materials or Metallurgical Engineering.
• GPA 3.0+ preferred.
• 12-week, 40 hours/week internship May/June-August 2025.
• Familiar with metallurgical lab equipment and processing such as heat treatment.
• Demonstrated problem solving, communication, leadership, and teamwork.
• Prior internship or leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Materials Engineering lab tasks and project work.
• Lead at least one major project on technology or process development.
• Develop skills in failure analysis and fractography.
• Gain experience with material characterization and reporting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Self-motivation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Materials or Metallurgical Engineering

Job description

Polaris Inc. invites motivated students to join the Materials Engineering Internship for a 12-week program in the Minnesota lab.

You will work on real projects, set goals, and develop capabilities in failure analysis, microscopy, and material characterization while supporting process improvements. You’ll gain exposure to heat treatment, metallurgical techniques, and report writing, with housing/relocation assistance possible and potential sponsorship considerations.