Novelis · 19 hours ago
Materials Engineer Co-op
Kennesaw, GA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SpringNovelis is a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider, known for its expertise in aluminum recycling and rolling. They are seeking a Co-op Materials Engineer to conduct metallurgical investigations of Beverage Packaging samples and optimize lab processes to improve data reliability and reduce costs.
Food and BeverageManufacturingMiningPrecious Metals
Responsibilities
Plan and conduct lab-scale design-of-experiments and analyze resulting microstructures and properties
Vary process parameters systematically to assess their impact on material behavior
Compare lab-scale results with full coil data to identify discrepancies and possible correlations
Analyze microstructural and mechanical properties using appropriate characterization techniques
Establish optimal lab scale process conditions that most accurately reflect full scale coil characteristics
Document findings and distribute to R&D teams at various regions and functions
Collaborate effectively with lab teams to enable insightful analysis
Maintain lab equipment and ensure safe, efficient operation during testing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related field
Basic understanding of physical metallurgy, including phase transformations and microstructure-property relationships
Familiarity with basic laboratory equipment and techniques such as optical and electron microscopies and thermal processing
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail in experimental design and data interpretation
Effective written and verbal communication skills for documenting results and collaborating across teams
Preferred
Prior experience in materials testing, alloy development, or process engineering
Familiarity with aluminum alloy metallurgy, especially 5xxx and 3xxx series alloys
Experience with advanced characterization techniques such as Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), and other high-resolution analytical methods for microstructural and phase analysis
Working knowledge of data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, MATLAB, Python) to support interpretation of experimental data
Ability to work independently in a lab setting and manage multiple experimental tasks efficiently
Benefits
Combined housing and relocation stipend for out of state interns or interns outside an extended radius
Competitive pay
Company
Novelis
Novelis is the leading producer of flat-rolled aluminum products and the world’s largest recycler of aluminum.
Founded in 2005
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.31BKey Investors
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
2025-12-23Debt Financing· $800M
2025-08-11Debt Financing· $750M
2025-01-08Debt Financing· $750M
Leadership Team
Steve Fisher
President and Chief Executive Officer
Greg Schlicht
Senior Vice President, Global Beverage Packaging
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