Materials Engineer Intern/Co-Op - Summer
Listed on 2026-09-03
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Engineering
Materials Engineering, Process Engineer, Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineer
Materials Engineer Intern/Co-Op - Summer 2027
At BWXT Technologies, Inc., we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.
-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers.
Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT's technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications.
Position Overview:
As our Materials Engineer Intern, you will provide the Materials Engineering group with hands-on, technical and administrative support of Materials Engineering functions. A basic understanding of metallurgical principles is desired, including material properties, materials testing, phase transformation and heat treating. Attention to detail and thoroughness of work are critical. This position reports to the Materials Engineering Manager.
Location:
On-site in Euclid, Ohio
Your Day to Day as a Materials Engineer Intern:
Metallurgical laboratory support, including metallographic preparation and analysis, SEM, and limited chemical and mechanical testing. Hands-on and administrative support of materials-related projects/studies/investigations including forging, thermal processing, plating, corrosion and cleaning processes. Hands-on heat treatment of tooling and R&D material. Interpret/understand material, processing and testing specifications/standards. Research and understand metallurgical phenomena. Materials-related data analysis and database creation/management. Work with Materials, NDE, Quality, Purchasing, Floor Supervisors/Personnel and Suppliers as needed.
Required Qualifications:
Enrollment into a Materials Science and Engineering BS program. Attention to detail and self-motivation to complete tasks thoroughly. Strong verbal skills and clear, concise compositional skills.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans. Flexible work schedules. Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education. An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations. The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy. Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!
Pay: $25.05 - $29.83
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