Materials Engineering Intern: Metallurgy & Lab Research

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Jonesborough (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Inclusive atmosphere

Continuous learning and training

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Metallurgical/Materials Engineering Intern to join the engineering team at our Jonesborough, TN site.

This hands-on internship provides real lab experience in metals testing, materials analysis, and process improvement within a manufacturing environment. You will perform hardness and tensile tests, analyze microstructures, collect data, and help update specifications and procedures while learning from seasoned engineers.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Basic understanding of metals, alloys, material behavior, and testing methods.
• Familiar with laboratory equipment and safe testing practices.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collect, interpret, and present technical data clearly.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist metallurgical testing including hardness, tensile tests, microstructure analysis, and failure investigations.
• Prepare and examine samples using metallurgical equipment (microscopes, polishing, cutting).
• Support material characterization and maintain testing documentation.
• Collect and analyze data to evaluate material performance and quality trends.
• Help identify issues related to materials, coatings, heat treatment, and production.
• Collaborate with engineers and production to support continuous improvement projects.
• Update material specifications, work instructions, and process records.
• Participate in research on new alloys or processing methods.
• Maintain a clean, safe laboratory workspace per safety standards.

Skills

Metals & alloys basics

Laboratory techniques

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Communication & teamwork

Education

Metallurgical Engineering

Materials Science

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Metallurgical/Materials Engineering Intern to join the engineering team at our Jonesborough, TN site.

This hands-on internship provides real lab experience in metals testing, materials analysis, and process improvement within a manufacturing environment. You will perform hardness and tensile tests, analyze microstructures, collect data, and help update specifications and procedures while learning from seasoned engineers.