Materials Science & Engineering Co-Op

Extreme Engineering Solutions; Verona (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-deductible health insurance (90%‑em

401(k) employer match up to 4%

EAP

Job summary

Extreme Engineering Solutions invites motivated students to join our Technology Development team in Verona, WI for Spring/Summer 2027 or Summer/Fall 2027 Co-Op terms. You will help characterize materials, refine thermal/mechanical models, and support failure analysis for rugged embedded products used in industrial, military, and aerospace environments.

A Co-Op typically requires taking a semester off to accommodate the program, and roles are based at our Verona, Wisconsin facility with on-site

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Materials Science & Engineering (preferred) or related engineering field.
• Coursework in materials fundamentals and at least one of polymers/metallurgy/ceramics/electronic materials.
• Hands-on lab experience with microscopy, sample preparation, and mechanical testing.
• Familiarity with DOE and data analysis is a plus.
• Interest in FEA modeling is a plus.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for documenting experiments.

Skills

Lab experience

DOE familiarity

Data analysis

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Self-motivated

Education

Materials Science & Engineering (preferred) / related

Job description

• On-site
• Technical
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: ASSOC001756

Description

Help X-ES deepen the materials foundation behind rugged single board computers and other embedded computing products. Join our Technology Development team to help characterize, select, and qualify materials; build and refine thermal/mechanical models; and support failure analysis execution and methodology development, for products operating in industrial, military, and aerospace environments.

This position is full-time and in-person at our Verona, WI facility for a Spring/Summer 2027 Co-Op (January - August 2027) or a Summer/Fall 2027 Co-Op (May - December 2027). A Co-Op typically requires students to take a semester off of school to accommodate.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Materials Science & Engineering (preferred), Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering with a materials interest
• Coursework in materials fundamentals (structure-property relationships, thermodynamics) and at least one of: polymers, metallurgy, ceramics, or electronic materials
• Hands-on lab experience with methods such as optical microscopy, sample preparation, and mechanical testing
• Familiarity with design of experiments (DOE) and data analysis tools a plus
• Interest in FEA modeling a plus
• Ability to creatively troubleshoot; strong attention to detail; self-motivated
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for documenting experiments and presenting findings

Compensation and Benefits

Extreme Engineering Solutions offers a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits, including:

• No-deductible, low-copay group health insurance (90% employer paid).
• Eligibility for health insurance benefits on the first day of the month following date of hire.
• 401(k) employer match up to 4%. Roth option is available.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

X-ES also takes a casual, small-business approach to company culture. At our state-of-the-art office and manufacturing facility located in Madison’s growing tech corridor, there’s no formal dress code, flexible scheduling, and dedicated personal workspaces. Our employees kick back at regular company events and enjoy lunches from local pizza places and food carts. At X-ES, we strive to offer a comfortable, relaxed environment for our employees to do their best work.

About X-ES

X-ES is proud of its strong university partnerships and offers multiple student opportunities each year. Student employees make direct contributions to the company’s products, processes, and day-to-day operations.

When “rugged enough” isn’t rugged enough for embedded computing systems, industry leaders in the military, aerospace, industrial, and commercial sectors turn to Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES). Because we strive to be the premier provider of mission-critical embedded products while delivering exceptional levels of customer and employee satisfaction, we hire strong contributors and give them space to thrive. As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees both drive and directly benefit from our success. Together, we meticulously design and build products that stand up to some of the most extreme conditions on the planet.

Extreme Engineering Solutions is located in the Madison, WI area. The company designs and manufactures rugged embedded computing solutions for a variety of applications. For more information, visitwww.xes-inc.com .

Extreme Engineering Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by law.

All X-ES job postings and application procedures are posted in compliance with Section39.08 of the Madison General Ordinances.

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