Intern - Materials Engineering
•Requisition Number:1420
•Position Type:Intern
•Relocation Provided:No
•Department:Laboratory Operations - L9662 (Direct)
•Location:Sterling Heights Complex (LSHC)
•Education Required:High School Diploma
•Experience Required:Less than 1 year
Position Description:
Summer intern will perform activities as directed by senior engineering staff in any one or more of the following areas:
•Metallurgical analysis and sample preparation
•Chemical and physical characterization of non-metallic and polymeric materials
•Mechanical / physical testing of materials
•Design and testing of non-ballistic survivability technologies
Summer intern will also work as directed to perform required yearly ISO 9001 review and documentation updates
Position Requirements:
Job requirements
Candidate should possess:
•Excellent communication skills
•Must be adaptable to learning new technologies
•Familiarity with Microsoft Office products required
•Must be willing and able to perform hands-on testing and process development
•Must be self motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
•Light lifting up to 30 pounds
•Candidate ideally should be working on a degree in either Materials Engineering or Materials Science.
Candidate must meet the following minimum requirements:
•Candidate must have achieved Sophomore status (completed Freshman requirements)
•Candidate must be a minimum of 18 years old
•Candidate must currently be attending a university or college
•Candidate must have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0
•Candidate must successfully pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, , age, national origin, religion, orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
General Dynamics Land Systems is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race and/or ethnic background, national origin and/or ancestry, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, orientation, marital/parental status, age, military service, veteran status, disability, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, genetic information, or membership in any class protected by applicable law from discrimination in employment.
