Student Employee: Materials Engineer

Rockwellautomation

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United StatesPosted 4 days agoDiscoveredMatch locked

Part time

About the role

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us! Job Description As a Materials Engineering lab technician, you will be responsible for execution several tasks, tests and experiments, carried out in a laboratory setting, under the direction of chemists and materials engineers. Additionally, you will be responsible for regular maintenance of laboratory equipment as well maintaining inventory of lab supplies. You will report to the manager of Chemistry and Materials Engineering and will obtain daily direction from engineers working in an accelerated corrosion lab. This role is intended to be a year-round position. Students typically work 15 hrs./week during the school year and closer to 40 hrs./week during the summer and during breaks.

Location

: On-site, Milwaukee, WI (Headquarters). This role does not provide relocation assistance.

Your Responsibilities

Perform setup and operation of product corrosion tests in simulated harsh industrial environments. Also, perform post-test tear down analysis on exposed products and document the results.
Receive samples, and set up products for test. This may include sample prep using machining or cutting equipment, use of lab equipment such as analytical balances.
Set up the test chamber(s) for specific environmental conditions and daily monitor both the test equipment and products under test for correct operation
Ensure an uninterrupted supply of consumable lab supplies to avoid unnecessary test changes
Disassemble products and perform post-test optical analysis

The Essentials - You Will Have

Must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university
Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening

The Preferred - You Might Also Have

Familiarity with chemical and materials lab environment
Materials Science Engineering major
Preference will be given to students with previous internship experience
Minimum Sophomore standing at an accredited college or university accredited (completed at least freshman year)
Basic electrical skills
Work with hand and power tools
Lift up to 50 pounds
Can commit to part-time (10-15 hours) during the school year
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
Local to Milwaukee area
Work in the role year round if needed

What We Offer

Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
Company volunteer and donation matching program - Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
Employee Assistance Program
Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
On-demand digital course library for professional development
... and other local benefits!

For this role, the Base Hourly Compensation is from $23 - $32. Our benefits for the US can be found here . Actual pay will be based on factors such as skills, knowledge, education, and experience.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7247.

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Skills

agile

Who can apply

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