MATERIALS & PROCESS ENGINEERING INTERN

Description The Materials & Process Engineering Intern will support CCAM’s research programs. Interns will help to ensure that projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with a high standard of quality.

IN THIS POSITION YOU WILL

Gain more in-depth understanding of Surface Engineering, Thermal Spray Coating & Materials Research. Support new and ongoing thermal spray-coating process development. Exposure to Atmospheric Plasma Spray (APS) manufacturing process for aerospace applications Provide material quality feedback for additive manufacturing & surface engineering processes. Understanding materials’ microstructure and its impact on properties and performance

Prepare and characterize materials research specimens. Metallography preparation and characterization techniques Specimen mounting, cross-sectioning, and polishing to reveal materials’ microstructure for inspection Optical & scanning electron microscopy for microstructure imaging and elemental analysis Microstructure assessment of metal alloys and ceramic coatings Computed Tomography (CT) analysis assistance for internal porosity and cracking Mass and thickness measurements of various materials and coatings Surface roughness and morphology assessment using profilometry and confocal microscopy

Build expertise in technical data reporting. Communication Skills, especially Technical Writing Collect and analyze experimental data Compile presentations of experimental results Perform scientific literature reviews on research topics with little prior knowledge. Create written documentation of techniques used & work methods

Work collaboratively with our researchers. Stay up to date with the latest developments in manufacturing technologies and provide research support to the team. Interface with our industry & government partners for technical collaboration and project status communications. Conduct and assist in manufacturing data analysis.

Requirements

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS: The completed coursework sectio