What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Engineer Lab Intern (Year-Round) position at chartermfg?
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 and receive weekly pay. 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: Fully Onsite Start Date: May 2026 What We’re Looking For: 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 Preferred Experience: Skills in prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines Capacity to think critically and find solutions where necessary Proactive approach to responsibilities and willingness to contribute What You’ll Focus On: 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. #LI-AF1 #LI-Onsite Internship positions are not benefits-eligible. OUR STORY Charter Manufacturing is a family-owned group of diversified metals manufacturing businesses founded in 1936 and headquartered in Mequon, Wis. Our will to grow drives our success. It is fueled by a team of respected and dedicated employees committed to continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within the Charter family. WE ARE INVESTED IN YOU When you work at Charter Manufacturing you’re part of a four-generation family business. That means, you’re not just an employee, you’re one of our family members. We believe in mutual trust. Employees are respected and empowered to explore new and better ways to impact the success of the company. Employees, at every level, are valued for their motivation to deliver the best products and service. We are in this together. Charter has a thriving team environment. Part of being a family means we collaborate, learn, thrive and benefit – together. We are committed to your future. The forward thinking and enthusiasm from our team drives us to create resources and opportunities for employees to learn, develop and create their own future. We celebrate you. We are successful because of our employees — and their great work doesn’t go unnoticed. We recognize and reward our employees for their contributions. Visit our website to learn more about our family of companies. View our 2022 Sustainability Report. To review our data use practices, visit our Company Privacy Policy. View/Download Employment-related Notices: FMLA Poster E-Verify Participation Poster (English & Español) Right to Work Poster (English & Español)