About the role#
As a Materials Engineering Intern at Mercury Marine, you will support the Materials Engineering team in evaluating materials, components, and manufacturing processes for outboard and stern-drive engines. This hands-on role involves laboratory testing, failure analysis, and inspection methods. You will work alongside engineers and technicians to provide data that informs product quality and engineering decisions.
What you'll do#
- Operate laboratory equipment, including a scanning electron microscope, X-ray diffractometer, and spectrometer.
- Prepare and process test samples using standard laboratory equipment and procedures.
- Produce accurate written documentation and concise reports to summarize test results, data, and conclusions.
- Support the team in evaluating materials and manufacturing processes.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, or a related Mechanical Engineering Technology program.
- Minimum second-semester sophomore status with at least 48 completed credits.
- Completion of two semesters of classroom laboratory experience in your major.
- Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week) from May through August 2027.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
- This is a paid internship for the Summer 2027 term.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position does not provide visa sponsorship.
About Brunswick Corporation
Brunswick Corporation operates within the marine recreation industry. The company manages a portfolio of brands focused on marine propulsion, boat manufacturing, and technology solutions. It maintains a presence in 27 countries with a workforce of approximately 19,000 people. The company is based in Mettawa, Illinois.
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