Materials Science & Engineering Co-Op

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

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). This 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

Familiarity with design of experiments (DOE) and data analysis tools a plus. Interest in FEA modeling a plus. Clear written and verbal communication skills for documenting experiments and presenting findings.