MMP Quality Lab Co-Op

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.

Position Overview

The Novelis Molten Metal Processing Quality Laboratory, located in Spokane, has an opportunity to participate in our summer 2027 Co-Op program. The team is seeking a Quality Lab Co-Op to join the team for approximately 6-8 months. This role will report to the Quality Lab Manager and will support day-to-day laboratory testing, sample preparation, analytical verification, and materials characterization activities that help Novelis maintain strong melt-quality control, reliable plant support, and consistent laboratory service.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a personal commitment to safety by following Novelis safety rules, laboratory practices, chemical-handling requirements, and equipment operating procedures.
• Support routine Quality Lab testing and characterization requests. This may include working with molten aluminum, ceramics and metals, chemicals, and power tools.
• Prepare (cut/grind/polish) and organize samples for metallography and testing work.
• Assist with optical microscopy and SEM/EDS metallographic examinations, and use of other lab equipment such as OES, XRD, DSC, etc.
• Maintain organized test records, sample tracking, analytical results, and data summaries to support reporting and timely turnaround of laboratory requests.
• Communicate progress, observations, and issues clearly with Quality Lab personnel and technical staff.

Minimum qualifications

• A junior or senior pursuing an engineering or science degree, preferably in chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry, or a related technical field.
• Basic laboratory skills with safe work habits and good data-organization discipline.
• Interest in laboratory testing, aluminum processing, or materials characterization.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, follow written procedures, and communicate clearly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office - Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Preferred qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a laboratory environment, especially sample preparation, metallography, chemistry, microscopy, or analytical testing.
• Experience working with standard procedures and test records.

* Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship

What We Offer:

Novelis' benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, driven by the marketplace, and affordable. In addition to core benefits, we provide these unique to the industry benefits:

• Combined housing and relocation stipend for out of state interns or interns outside an extended radius for select positions
• Competitive pay

This role requires an on-site schedule.

Novelis’ Spokane facility also known as the Molten Metal Processing Group (MMP) is located along the border of Washington and Idaho. Employing approximately 40 people the facility focuses on innovating new products and processes to support Novelis’ manufacturing facilities along with the Novelis Global Research and Technology Center located in Kennesaw Georgia. Located halfway between artistic downtown Spokane Washington…