Metallurgical Engineering Intern/Co-Op
Danfoss
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Eden Prairie • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United States
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Entry Level
About the role
- Perform mechanical and metallurgical testing, including Rockwell testing, Tensile testing, microstructure analysis, and nondestructive examination methods.
- Assist in innovation and development efforts for material selection, heat treatment processes, and product improvement.
- Document results in formal engineering reports, presentations, and internal communications.
- Communicates effectively, able to develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Provide input into the disposition of nonconforming materials, temporary deviations (TDs), production part approvals (PPAP), and quality investigations related to metallurgy.
- Read and interpret test requests, coordinate with engineers, and maintain timely email communication.
- Read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
- Learn and use software tools including MS Office, Siemens Teamcenter, Planisware, and UKG.
- Participate in root cause and failure analysis investigations.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment, following all safety protocols.
- Build knowledge of Danfoss products, applications, and use cases to inform material and testing decisions.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science; rising junior, rising senior, or recent graduate status required
- Safety-first mindset with willingness to learn required lab protocols
- Strong theoretical knowledge of material science principles; ability to apply concepts in practical lab settings
- Excellent interpersonal skills; able to work effectively with and learn from experienced team members
- Basic proficiency with MS Office; ability to learn new tools and systems quickly
- Strong written communication skills for technical documentation
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with microscopy techniques and metallographic analysis
- Familiarity with CAD software for sample preparation or fixture design
- Prior exposure to metallurgical or materials testing methods
- Interest in continuous improvement, innovation, and business-oriented problem solving
Benefits
- 13th salary
- annual bonus
- paid vacation
- pension plans
- personal insurance
- mentoring
- training
- global opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
mechanical testingmetallurgical testingRockwell testingTensile testingmicrostructure analysisnondestructive examinationmaterial selectionheat treatment processesmetallographic analysismetallurgical testing methods
Soft skills
effective communicationinterpersonal skillsteam collaborationwritten communicationproblem solvingcontinuous improvementinnovationsafety-first mindsetability to learn quicklyorganizational skills