Metallurgist Intern

Metallurgist Intern - Summer 2026

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Set and maintain charge calculations (returns, scrap, pig, alloys) for coreless furnaces.
2. Control C, Si, Mn, S, P and carbon equivalent; manage de-S, inoculation, and Mg treatment to achieve nodularity and chill targets. 
3. Define process windows for superheat, holding time, ladle/slag practices, and treatment recovery. 
4. Run/oversee OES spectrometer, C/S analyzer, thermal analysis, hardness (HBW), tensile (ASTM A370/E8), and metallography per ASTM A247.
5. Maintain calibrations, procedures, and LIMS/records; ensure material traceability and test coupon compliance. 
6. Author and maintenance melt practice SOPs and control plans; support ISO 9001/ IATF 16949 and customer audits. 
7. Lead root-cause, PFMEA, and SPC for metallurgical scrap (carbides, shrink, porosity, graphite morphology, pearlite/ferrite balance).
8. Perform and drive corrective and preventative actions.
9. Work with maintenance on furnace/ladle reliability.
10. Train melt operators, pourers, and lab techs on sampling, treatment windows, and visual standards. 
11. Other duties as assigned. 

Competencies and Qualifications:

Education:        

 Working towards a B.S. in Metallurgical/Materials Engineering

Experience:

Prior work in a production or process driven environment

3 years in an iron foundry (gray/ductile) preferred but not required

Previous work with ISO 9001 Standard.

Green sand/core knowledge

Knowledge of inoculation/ Mg treatment, chill control, microstructures 

Skills:

Ability to read and communicate well in English

Able to communicate with customers, management and supervisors. 

Strong organizational skills

Metallurgical knowledge preferred.

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