Surface Engineering Co-op: Aluminum Forming & Lubricant

NOVELIS; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Novelis is inviting a co-op student to join the Surface team in Kennesaw, GA for approximately 6 months starting May 2027. You will connect lubricant properties with aluminum forming performance through hands-on experiments, including applying lubricants, forming parts, and characterizing surfaces.

The role emphasizes experimental design, data analysis, and reporting, with a focus on safety and independent work in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. program in materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical discipline, with a minimum GPA of 3.5.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Commitment to following all laboratory safety requirements and procedures.
• Experience with hypothesis-driven experimental design and data analysis.
• Background in materials characterization, surface science or metal forming.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Strong teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Measure key lubricant properties, including lubricity, wetting behavior, and load-bearing performance.
• Apply thin lubricant coatings to aluminum sheet.
• Form aluminum parts using forming equipment.
• Evaluate the surface quality of formed aluminum samples using techniques such as surface topography and SEM.
• Correlate lubricant properties with forming performance to guide future lubricant selection.
• Summarize data and generate reports.

Skills

Materials science

Experimental design

Data analysis

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in materials science, chemical/mechanical engineering

Tools

Origin

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Novelis is inviting a co-op student to join the Surface team in Kennesaw, GA for approximately 6 months starting May 2027. You will connect lubricant properties with aluminum forming performance through hands-on experiments, including applying lubricants, forming parts, and characterizing surfaces.

The role emphasizes experimental design, data analysis, and reporting, with a focus on safety and independent work in a collaborative environment.