Materials Engineer Intern

JOB SUMMARY   

At S&C Electric Company, a 100% employee-owned company, we help keep the lights on for people and businesses worldwide. Our manufacturing roles build the equipment that protects the critical infrastructure of the power grid, and each of our team members lends their unique skills to this crucial mission. We empower our people by providing pathways to a long-term career and support them in their professional growth by sustaining a culture founded on respect, strengthened by collaboration, and measured by our shared successes. The manufacturing industry is booming with opportunities to learn new things, expand your skills, and build a long-term career.   

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner!   

Available Shift   

1st shift: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm CST, Monday – Friday (Onsite)   

Full-Time Summer 2026 Internship   

Competitive Weekly Pay Period   

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated  per hourly range for this position is $22 - 30 per hour based on experience.    

Join Our Team as a Materials Engineer Intern!  

The Materials Engineer Intern is part of S&C's analytical services team, working in a Lean Processing System (LPS) environment. This role involves analyzing metallic, polymeric, and liquid samples from inspections and product divisions, ensuring they meet technical specifications, standards, and bulletins. The technologist handles routine and project-based work, document test results, and occasionally travel to suppliers and training sessions. Reporting to the manager, this position is crucial for maintaining the quality and integrity of our materials and processes. 

Key Responsibilities:   

• Analyze incoming samples from new and existing products, incoming inspections, and products returning from the field. Ensure samples conform to technical specifications and standards. 

• Confirm heat treating and metal joining processes for new and existing products. Prepare samples for optical microscopy, thermal analysis, and chemical confirmation. 

• Operate laboratory instruments such as carbon/sulfur analyzers, X-ray systems, accelerated corrosion testing equipment, metallurgical mounting tools, microscopy, and scanning electron microscopes. Use mechanical testing equipment like Rockwell, Brinell, Knoop, and Vickers hardness testers. 

• Utilize tools like wet saws, drill presses, sanders, and potting apparatuses for sample pr