Metallurgy/ Materials Science Co-op

Job Description

Metallurgy or Materials Science Co-op

Scot Forge Company has an opportunity for you to join their Metallurgy/ Material Science Co-op Program in our Clinton, WI or Spring Grove, IL locations. We have openings for 2025 / 2026. We are flexible with start and ending dates around student’s education. We are looking for students willing to dedicate a minimum of 6 months.

This Program Offers:

Paid Compensation

Professional Career Development

Opportunities to Advance after Graduation

Real World Problem Solving from Day One

Mentoring and Collaborative Work Environment

Training – Hands on exposure to metallurgy and forging

Students will receive extensive training in the following areas:

Steel Making

Heat Treating

Metallography

Failure Analysis

Open Die Forging

Mechanical Testing

Metallographic Interpretation

At any given time, the selected candidates will be working closely with any one of the metallurgists and other employees from numerous departments to facilitate the completion of his/her projects. These projects are intended to give students an active role in the manufacturing process and provide opportunities for them to see how metallurgical principles are used to meet customer’s needs daily.

Anticipated Projects:

Literature searches

Investigating failed components

Witnessing forgings being created

Metallographic preparation and interpretation

Mechanical testing of materials for production or R&D

Analyzing data and problem solving utilizing a scientific approach

Writing technical summaries and presenting results to the metallurgy department

Requirements:

At least 2 years completed in a University undergraduate materials science/ metallurgical engineering program.

Students currently enrolled in a Graduate level program are strongly encouraged to apply.

Students must have an overall grade point average of 3.0.

Students must be proficient with Microsoft Office products, especially Word, Excel and Power Point.

Good communication, interpersonal, and computer skills.

Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now in the future.

Key Characteristics for Success:

Takes Initiative

Demonstrates Passion

Strong Attention to Detail

Organized and self-motivated

Is able to work with minimal oversight.

Works well independently and with others

Can prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Has an intense curiosity about metals and metals processing.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: M/F/Disabled/Vets encouraged to apply.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.