About the role#
As a Materials Engineering Intern, you will join the team in Indianapolis for a 12-week summer program. You will work alongside manufacturing, design, and service engineers to manage materials specifications and data. Our team works with a variety of materials, including metal alloys and composites, while supporting processes like casting, forging, coatings, and additive manufacturing.
What you'll do#
- Plan and manage materials engineering projects that support manufacturing, design, or service.
- Conduct experiments and perform modeling to test materials.
- Analyze results and write reports that detail your procedures and conclusions.
- Present project status updates and key milestones to the team.
- Collaborate with engineering groups to help execute larger projects.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's, master's, or PhD in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Ceramics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering degree with a materials focus.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- U.S. citizenship status.
- Strong written and oral communication skills for different audiences.
- An open-minded and curious approach to work.
- Willingness to work flexibly and travel between locations if required.
Location & details#
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana.
- Term: Summer 2027 (12 weeks).
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
- Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
About Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce is a public company based in London. It operates in the industrial machinery manufacturing sector. The firm specializes in civil aerospace, defence aerospace, power systems, and services. It employs more than 10,001 people.
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