"Materials Engineer Intern"

About the Role

RoboNex 88 Technologies is seeking a Materials Engineer Intern to support manufacturing operations. This internship is scheduled for Summer 2027 and is based 100% onsite at the company's headquarters in El Segundo, California. Compensation is $34–$40 per hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute materials testing to obtain material properties that inform design decisions.
• Develop and qualify application-specific manufacturing processes related to metals, ceramics, composites, or polymers.
• Provide guidance on materials selection for components within Kaleidos.
• Identify, procure, and operate equipment for materials characterization and testing.
• Evaluate the quality and accuracy of material property data for use in the company's materials database.
• Define and improve manufacturing processes for components to achieve desired material properties.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience in the development and qualification of solid-state materials processing.
• Knowledge of standard materials testing methods and experience developing design allowables.
• Experience using text-based software development tools such as Python or similar.
• Hands-on experimental or testing experience in laboratory or production environments.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a BS or MS degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Preferred: Enrolled in a Master's or PhD program at an accredited institution in Materials Science and Engineering, or in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Nuclear, or Welding Engineering with a focus on materials science and engineering.
• Experience in the development, testing, or analysis of materials for demanding load cases and environments through projects, laboratory work, research, internships, or previous work experience.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with design and operations teams to deliver high-value results.