About the role#
The Specialties team in Kennesaw, Georgia is looking for a Surface Engineering & Corrosion Testing Co-op. This position runs from May 2027 through December 2027. You will support the evaluation of aluminum surface treatments and corrosion performance for battery applications. This is a full-time, on-site, paid position.
What you'll do#
- Prepare aluminum samples for surface treatment and battery-application testing.
- Support corrosion and battery-relevant testing activities.
- Characterize surfaces before and after testing using microscopy and other materials analysis techniques.
- Track samples, test matrices, and results.
- Analyze data, summarize findings, and recommend next steps.
What you'll need#
- You are a sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduate student at an accredited 4-year university.
- You are pursuing a degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemistry, or Mechanical Engineering.
- You have strong analytical, laboratory, data analysis, and documentation skills.
- You must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- We prefer candidates with experience using characterization tools such as SEM, optical microscopy, ICP/OES, XPS, or profilometry.
- Familiarity with sample preparation, materials testing, chemical handling, or test coordination is helpful.
- You have an interest in surface engineering, corrosion science, electrochemistry, metallurgy, or battery materials.
Location & details#
- Location: Kennesaw, Georgia.
- Term: Summer 2027 and Fall 2027.
- Benefits: Competitive pay and a combined housing and relocation stipend for eligible out-of-state interns.
About Novelis
Novelis produces flat-rolled aluminum products. It operates as a recycler of aluminum on a global scale. The company serves customers in the automotive, aerospace, beverage can, and specialty markets. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, the firm maintains a network of rolling and recycling facilities across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. It employs over 10,000 people.
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