Materials Research Engineer Co-op (Metallurgy)

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. in Henderson, NV invites motivated students to join the Henderson Technical Laboratory Co-op. You will support materials characterization, metallurgical analysis, and microstructural evaluation alongside engineers and lab technicians.

The role emphasizes hands-on practice in specimen preparation, optical microscopy, and laboratory documentation. You will follow SOPs, contribute to safety, and build technical notes for reports and presentations.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree in a STEM field.
• Must have completed at least one year of college-level coursework prior to the start of the co-op assignment.
• Coursework or academic experience in materials science, metallurgy, microscopy, manufacturing, chemistry, or engineering laboratory methods preferred.
• Previous laboratory, research, internship, or co-op experience is beneficial but not required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US Persons Only).

Responsibilities

• Prepare metallographic specimens using sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching techniques.
• Perform optical microscopy examinations and document microstructural observations.
• Assist with materials characterization activities including metallography, image analysis, phase evaluation, and microstructure documentation.
• Operate laboratory equipment following approved procedures and training requirements.
• Support SEM activities as training and qualification permit.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and archive laboratory data in accordance with laboratory quality and documentation requirements.
• Prepare technical summaries, presentations, reports, and supporting documentation of laboratory findings.
• Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks, test records, electronic files, and project documentation.
• Follow SOPs, JSAs, EHS rules, and laboratory quality practices.
• Assist engineers with investigative analyses, process improvement projects, and research activities.
• Participate in department meetings, training sessions, and technical development activities.
• Work collaboratively with laboratory staff and project teams to complete assignments accurately and on schedule.

Skills

Metallography prep

Optical microscopy

Data documentation

Laboratory safety

Education

Pursuing STEM degree

Tools

SEM

EDS

EBSD

Image analysis software

Job description

Precision Castparts Corp. in Henderson, NV invites motivated students to join the Henderson Technical Laboratory Co-op. You will support materials characterization, metallurgical analysis, and microstructural evaluation alongside engineers and lab technicians.

The role emphasizes hands-on practice in specimen preparation, optical microscopy, and laboratory documentation. You will follow SOPs, contribute to safety, and build technical notes for reports and presentations.