Materials Science Co-Op — Thermal/Materials Modeling

Extreme Engineering Solutions, Inc.; Verona (WI); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Extreme Engineering Solutions, Inc. in Verona, Wisconsin, invites applications for a Spring/Summer 2027 Co-Op on our Technology Development team.

The role focuses on characterizing materials, qualifying components, and developing thermal/mechanical models for rugged embedded computing products. The co-op can run January–August 2027 or May–December 2027, often requiring a semester off from school for full participation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a technical degree in materials-related engineering with fundamentals in structure–property relationships.
• Coursework in materials fundamentals and polymers/metallurgy/ceramics/electronic materials.
• Hands-on lab experience with optical microscopy, sample prep, and mechanical testing.
• Familiarity with design of experiments (DOE) and data analysis tools is a plus.
• Interest in FEA modeling is a plus.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for documenting experiments.

Responsibilities

• Characterize, select, and qualify materials for rugged embedded computing products.
• Build and refine thermal/mechanical models for reliability in extreme environments.
• Support failure analysis execution and methodology development.

Skills

Lab experience

DOE knowledge

Data analysis

FEA modeling interest

Troubleshooting

Written/verbal communication

Education

Materials Science & Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Extreme Engineering Solutions, Inc. in Verona, Wisconsin, invites applications for a Spring/Summer 2027 Co-Op on our Technology Development team.

The role focuses on characterizing materials, qualifying components, and developing thermal/mechanical models for rugged embedded computing products. The co-op can run January–August 2027 or May–December 2027, often requiring a semester off from school for full participation.