Engineering Intern - Metals Lab
ENGINEERING INTERN – METALS LAB
Location: Dubuque
Schedule: Full-Time or Part-Time Internship | Flexible Hours Available
Compensation: $25.00 / hour
Industry: Manufacturing / Metals / Engineering
A local Dubuque manufacturing company in the Dubuque area is seeking an Engineering Intern to support its Engineering Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a student pursuing an engineering or technical degree to gain real-world experience in a manufacturing environment while working alongside experienced engineering and quality professionals.
This internship offers hands-on exposure to metallurgical testing, quality processes, lab analysis, and manufacturing operations, helping build practical skills that directly apply to future engineering careers.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with metallurgical and quality testing of materials and manufactured components
- Conduct hardness testing and document test results accurately
- Prepare and evaluate microstructures using polishing, mounting, etching, and microscopy techniques
- Support laboratory analysis to ensure products meet engineering and quality specifications
- Assist with data collection, reporting, and documentation of quality findings
- Help maintain testing equipment, laboratory organization, and quality records
- Partner with engineering, quality, and production teams on process improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a hands-on environment
- Comfortable learning laboratory testing procedures and technical equipment
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred
- Experience using microscopes, precision measuring tools, or laboratory equipment
- Knowledge of engineering drawings, measurements, or material properties
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