Hendrickson · 17 hours ago
Materials Analysis Co-Op (Summer 2026)
Hendrickson is a company that supports New Product Development, Manufacturing, and Product Lifecycle activities. They are seeking a Materials Analysis Co-Op to plan and execute material characterization projects and perform failure analysis of components and systems.
ManufacturingAutomotive
Responsibilities
Plan and execute material characterization projects to validate new designs and existing products
Devise and coordinate manufacturing experiments to drive continuous improvement
Perform formal failure analysis of components/systems found defective in manufacture, assembly, or service
Prepare technical documents in the form of engineering notes, test procedures, and analyses
Present findings to engineering personnel using slides, informal summaries, and formal reports
Participate in laboratory management activities including maintenance, improvement projects, and capital expansion to add lab capability
Qualification
Required
Working toward a Bachelor's degree or higher in materials science & engineering, corrosion engineering, or related discipline
Preferred
Fundamentals of metallurgy (ferrous/non-ferrous)
Logical thinking and reasoning
Statistics, experimental design, and quality
Mechanical and machining interest
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life, travel, and disability insurance
Flexible spending account
401K plans
Pension plan
Paid holidays and vacation
Financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education
Comprehensive wellness program
Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness
Company
Hendrickson
Hendrickson is a designer and manufacturer of suspension systems and components for heavy-duty trucks.
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