About the role#
This project-based internship offers hands-on experience in a modern aluminum foundry environment. You will work on specific engineering projects focused on improving molten metal controls and production testing. Throughout the summer, you will receive mentorship from experienced engineers and gain exposure to metallurgical testing, process controls, and production data.
What you'll do#
- Develop an understanding of thermal analysis for aluminum alloys and evaluate its potential as a routine production check.
- Determine what information thermal analysis provides, how it correlates to current process controls and casting results, and what is required to implement it in production.
- Review current chemistry ranges and historical data, focusing on Fe/Mn relationships and balancing Mn/Fe where applicable.
- Evaluate whether tighter internal operating ranges or additional controls could improve consistency.
- Assess an Electronite portable spectrometer, including its accuracy, repeatability, applications, limitations, ease of use, and how it compares with existing testing methods.
- Provide recommendations on which technologies or controls add value to the production process and what is required to implement them.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
Location & details#
- Location: Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
About Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry
Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry produces aluminum and copper-based alloy castings. Founded in 1909, the company maintains operations across the Midwest. It provides casting solutions through processes like Permanent Mold, Green Sand, and Low Pressure Molding. The organization also manufactures tooling and kitchen equipment.
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