About the role#
This internship provides exposure to the Non-Destructive Evaluation profession. You will work with the NDE team on hands-on inspections and research projects. The position is based in Spring Grove, Illinois, with occasional travel to manufacturing plants in Clinton, Wisconsin, and Franklin Park, Illinois.
What you'll do#
- Conduct research to improve consistency in acoustic properties between large forgings and Ultrasonic calibration standards.
- Develop and implement best practices for collaboration between Scot Forge and the Robotic UT supplier.
- Design and execute a study to determine how surface finish impacts Ultrasonic testing.
- Assist Level 3 NDE personnel to draft and implement process controls for Immersion UT.
- Conduct a research study to catalogue shear wave velocities for specialty alloys.
What you'll need#
- Minimum Junior year standing in an engineering degree program with an NDE focus or minor.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks or other 3D modeling software.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings or specifications.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications and technical writing.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- Exposure to Python and NDE methods is preferred.
- Familiarity with Waygate ultrasonic flaw detectors is preferred.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- Must pass a 90-day head hair drug test.
Location & details#
- Location: Spring Grove, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time and paid.
- Work Modality: On-site.
About Scot Forge
Scot Forge operates as a metal forging company based in Spring Grove, Illinois. Founded in 1893, the organization provides open die and rolled ring forging solutions for industries including aerospace, defense, and mining. It maintains five facilities across the United States with over 1.3 million square feet of manufacturing space. The company employs 373 people and functions as a self-owned entity.
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