2026 Internship & Co-Op Program
About the role
Join us at Materion, where you'll have the opportunity to contribute to future technologies that impact daily life while focusing on safety and sustainability. This paid internship offers hands-on professional experience, enhancing your skills and preparing you for a successful career.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to ongoing projects within various departments including Process Engineering, Quality/Continuous Improvement, Environmental, Health & Safety, Manufacturing Operations, Commercial Sales & Marketing, Research & Development, Finance & Accounting, Procurement & Supply Chain, Communications & Marketing, Information Technology, Human Resources, Legal, and Semiconductor.
- Engage in team-oriented activities designed to foster a respectful work environment and support a healthy work-life balance.
Requirements
- Junior or higher enrolled in relevant engineering, business, finance, accounting, communications, computer science/IT, semiconductor, materials science, metallurgical, mining, chemical, civil, optical, mechanical, manufacturing engineering, or geology coursework.
- A curious and creative approach to problem-solving.
- A willingness to learn from people of all ages and backgrounds.
- To comply with ITAR requirements, you must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident.
Qualifications
- Passionate about contributing to global safety and sustainability initiatives.
- Willingness to engage in diverse teams and environments.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, expanding work environment.
Skills
- Problem-solving skills.
- Collaborative teamwork.
- Attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage.
- Paid travel expenses.
- Summer living stipend.
- Hands-on professional experience.
- Group business challenge (project work with other interns).
- Executive luncheons.
- Coffee chat professional series (soft skill webinars).
- Assigned mentor/buddy.
- Trip to corporate headquarters.
- And more!
Pay
Pay range: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour. Actual base salary offered varies based on factors including relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location.
Schedule
Internships may be located at Materion locations in Tucson, AZ; Newton, MA; Westford, MA; Albuquerque, NM; Wheatfield, NY; Brewster, NY; Buffalo, NY; Cleveland, OH; Elmore, OH; Lorain, OH; Leesport, PA; Reading, PA; Lincoln, RI; Milwaukee, WI; Delta, UT; Mayfield Heights, OH.
Where You’ll Work
Internships may be located at Materion locations in Tucson, AZ; Newton, MA; Westford, MA; Albuquerque, NM; Wheatfield, NY; Brewster, NY; Buffalo, NY; Cleveland, OH; Elmore, OH; Lorain, OH; Leesport, PA; Reading, PA; Lincoln, RI; Milwaukee, WI; Delta, UT; Mayfield Heights, OH.
Areas of Focus
- Process Engineering
- Quality / Continuous Improvement
- Environmental, Health & Safety
- Manufacturing Operations
- Commercial Sales & Marketing
- Research & Development
- Finance & Accounting
- Procurement & Supply Chain
- Communications & Marketing
- Information Technology
- Human Resources
- Legal
- Semiconductor
What We’ll Provide
- Competitive hourly wage.
- Paid travel expenses.
- Summer living stipend.
- Hands-on professional experience.
- Group business challenge (project work with other interns).
- Executive luncheons.
- Coffee chat professional series (soft skill webinars).
- Assigned mentor/buddy.
- Trip to corporate headquarters.
- And more!
Equal Employment Opportunity
Materion is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.