Materials Engineer Lab Intern (Year-Round)

Charter Manufacturing•Saukville, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family! Charter Steel is hiring a Materials Engineer Lab Intern! At Charter Manufacturing, we believe our culture is our strongest competitive advantage. Join our team, where you’ll take on impactful projects, gain hands-on experience, and grow both personally and professionally. What Sets Our Internship Program Apart: Impactful Work & Growth: Contribute to meaningful projects that drive company goals while developing skills through mentorship, training, and networking. Compensation Benefits: Competitive compensation, receive weekly pay, and paid holidays. Career Advancement: Explore full-time employment opportunities across our four business divisions and corporate office, with adjusted service time if hired after graduation. Recognition & Culture: Join a workplace that celebrates achievements, values contributions, and invests in your future. Program Highlights: Experience our Intern Kickoff Day, Volunteer Opportunities, Professional Development Workshops, and the End of Summer Intern Showcase. Program Structure: Duration/Schedule: Flexible part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer months. Location: Onsite Start Date: May 2026

Requirements

Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
Proficient in Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
Planning and organizational skills
Ability to succeed in a team environment
Ability to handle multiple tasks

Nice To Haves

Skills in prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines
Capacity to think critically and find solutions where necessary
Proactive approach to responsibilities and willingness to contribute

Responsibilities

Operate and assist in the maintenance of the TS lab metallographic equipment.
Document professional quality level images for use in Technical Service Reports to our internal and external customers.
Summarize findings to the TS Lab Group via email, Microsoft Teams, etc.
Take a lead role in the evaluation of Hercules and Niagara Lasalle accumulations claims.
Learn microstructures and mechanical properties of steel components.
Becoming familiar with the effects of various manufacturing processes on 'raw as-produced' steel.
Identifying manufacturing defects relating to the casting, hot rolling, processing, and forming of steel components.
Experience using metallographic equipment, macro and microscopes, automated analysis software, Rockwell and Microhardness testing.