Materials Engineer Intern

Job Description:
We are looking for a materials engineer intern to support manufacturing. The internship takes place in Summer 2027.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Plan and execute materials testing to obtain material properties to inform design decisions.
Develop and qualify application-specific manufacturing processes related to metals, ceramics, composites, or polymers.
Provide expert guidance in materials selection for components within Kaleidos.
Identify, procure, and operate equipment for materials characterization and testing.
Evaluate data quality and accuracy of material property data for use in company materials database.
Define or improve manufacturing processes of components to achieve desired material properties.
Preferred Qualifications:
Enrolled in a Master’s or PhD degree from an accredited institution in Materials Science and Engineering, or in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Nuclear, or Welding Engineering with a materials science and engineering focus.
Experience with development and qualification of solid-state processing of materials.
Knowledge of standard test methods for materials and experience with development of design allowables.
Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with design and operations teams to deliver high-value results.
Experience with using text-based software development tools (Python or similar).
Required Qualifications:
Pursuing BS or MS in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Experience working in the development, testing, and/or analysis of materials for demanding load cases and environments from projects, laboratory work, research, internships, or prior work experience
Hands-on experimental or testing experience in laboratory or production environments
This internship is based 100% onsite at the company’s HQ in El Segundo, CA.
Compensation:
The compensation for this role is $34–40 per hour.
Procedure:
We are an HR consultancy firm, and we help candidates match with the potential roles by using an Artificial Intelligence System which is free of cost. If you meet the eligibility criteria, please apply and our recruitment team will help you understand your strengths and strategize your career ahead. We can let you know better once you submit your resume.

Work arrangement
Yes