Metallurgical Engineering Intern

About the role#

Join the process team at Solcoa Industries to help convert rare earth magnet waste into high-purity metals. You will work alongside metallurgists, chemists, and technicians to support reactor operations, assist with alloy production, and bridge the gap between lab-scale experiments and production.

What you'll do#

• Assist with high-temperature and high-vacuum reactor operations.
• Characterize feed materials and products using ICP-OES, SEM-EDS, and LECO O/N instrumentation.
• Execute furnace cycles, collect process data, and summarize results to inform design iterations.
• Maintain organized logs of process parameters, equipment conditions, and sample tracking.
• Support equipment maintenance, including vacuum systems, induction coils, thermocouples, and gas handling systems.

What you'll need#

• Currently pursuing a BS or MS degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Exposure to pyrometallurgy, electrometallurgy, or high-temperature processing through coursework or labs.
• Hands-on experience from labs, foundry work, internships, or personal projects related to metallurgy, such as casting, furnaces, or heat treatment.
• Strong attention to detail, disciplined documentation habits, and reliable follow-through.
• Comfort working in a hardware-centric environment.

Location & details#

• Location: Alameda, California (On-site).
• This is a full-time, paid internship.
• Sponsorship is available for this role.