Summer R&D Materials Characterization Intern

Carpenter Technology; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commuting allowance

Housing allowance

Job summary

Carpenter Technology Corporation in Reading, PA seeks a Summer 2027 Intern to join the Materials Characterization group. You will support metallurgical investigations, run advanced materials testing, and contribute to a microstructure database project.

You’ll gain hands-on experience on the R&D lab and Manufacturing Floor, working with SEM/EDS, XRD, Gleeble and other characterization equipment while developing problem-solving and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Conducting materials testing including metallographic prep and light optical microscopy (LOM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and EDS, X-ray Diffraction (XRD).
• Gleeble testing experience is preferred.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA and on-site work requirement in Reading, PA.

Responsibilities

• Completing a microstructure Database project.
• Performing metallurgical investigations.
• Operating advanced materials characterization equipment on the R&D lab and Manufacturing Floor.

Skills

Materials Testing

Metallography

SEM/EDS

XRD

Mechanical Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree student in Materials Science & Engineering or related field

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Tools

Gleeble testing

LOM

Electro-mechanical design (beneficial)

Job description

Carpenter Technology Corporation in Reading, PA seeks a Summer 2027 Intern to join the Materials Characterization group. You will support metallurgical investigations, run advanced materials testing, and contribute to a microstructure database project.

You’ll gain hands-on experience on the R&D lab and Manufacturing Floor, working with SEM/EDS, XRD, Gleeble and other characterization equipment while developing problem-solving and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.