Maintain organized test records and follow applicable laboratory safety and operating procedures.
Document research findings and communicate results through written reports and technical presentations.
Collaborate with engineers, scientists, technologists, and technicians supporting product qualification and development.
Minimum qualifications
Currently enrolled in an accredited four-year university in Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Welding Engineering, or a related field.
Hands-on laboratory or project experience with metal joining, materials processing, or materials characterization.
Experience with metallography and mechanical testing.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Ability to work safely and effectively in a laboratory and team environment.
Must be available for approximately 6 months during summer-fall 2027.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
Enrolled in an accredited 4-year University.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer
Going forward, employees based in Kennesaw will be expected to work in the office Monday through Thursday, with Friday available to work remotely or from the office.
Preferred qualifications
Graduate student pursuing a master’s degree or PhD in relevant engineering discipline.
Hands-on experience with laser welding, resistance spot welding, self-pierce riveting, or related joining processes.
Experience with electron microscopy or other advanced materials-characterization techniques.
Experience with design of experiments, statistical data analysis, or process optimization.
Experience with engineering modeling, simulation, or data-driven methods.
Knowledge of aluminum alloys, automotive sheet products, or joining metallurgy.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and communicate progress with limited supervision.
Demonstrated technical communication through conference presentations, publications, project reports, or comparable work.
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship
What We Offer
Novelis' benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, driven by the marketplace, and affordable. In addition to core benefits, we provide these unique to the industry benefits:
Combined housing and relocation stipend for out of state interns or interns outside an extended radius for select positions
Competitive pay
Location Profile
Novelis’ Global Research and Technology Center located in Kennesaw Georgia within the greater Atlanta metropolitan area is a cutting-edge full-service research and technology hub that employs approximately 200 people including world-class engineers metallurgists chemists scientists technologists and technicians. The facility includes state-of-the-art lab equipment and a diverse mix of product pilot lines that bring innovative solutions to customers in the automotive beverage can and specialty markets. Kennesaw provides a diverse and family-friendly place to live with countless museums cultural opportunities and educational institutions. Novelis is committed to the Kennesaw community and supports a number of local charitable organizations including Habitat for Humanity as well as FIRST Robotics aimed at encouraging young people to pursue the Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields in order to spur the next generation of scientists and innovators.
Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.
Disclaimer
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