Surface Engineering & Corrosion Co-op – Battery Materials

Novelis Global R&T; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Relocation stipend

Competitive pay

Job summary

Novelis Global R&T in Kennesaw, GA, seeks a Surface Engineering & Corrosion Testing Co-op to support evaluation of aluminum surface treatments and corrosion performance for battery applications, including sample preparation, battery-relevant testing, and surface characterization before and after testing. The role runs May 2027–December 2027.

You will analyze data, track samples and results, and help summarize findings to guide next steps.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited 4-year university.
• Strong analytical, laboratory, data analysis, and documentation skills.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Responsibilities

• Prepare aluminum samples for surface treatment and battery-application testing.
• Support corrosion and battery-relevant testing activities.
• Characterize surfaces before and after testing using microscopy and other materials analysis techniques.
• Track samples, test matrices, and results.
• Analyze data, summarize findings, and recommend next steps.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Laboratory skills

Data analysis

Documentation

Education

Materials Science / Engineering (4-year)

Tools

SEM

Optical microscopy

ICP/OES

XPS

Profilometry

Job description

Novelis Global R&T in Kennesaw, GA, seeks a Surface Engineering & Corrosion Testing Co-op to support evaluation of aluminum surface treatments and corrosion performance for battery applications, including sample preparation, battery-relevant testing, and surface characterization before and after testing. The role runs May 2027–December 2027.

You will analyze data, track samples and results, and help summarize findings to guide next steps.