2026 Internship & Co-Op Program

About the role

We are seeking enthusiastic and skilled individuals to join our team as interns. This position offers hands-on professional experience contributing to future technologies that impact daily life, with a focus on safety and sustainability.

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.
• Participate in group business challenges and executive luncheons.
• Attend coffee chat professional series and receive mentorship.
• Travel to corporate headquarters for a trip.

Requirements

• Junior or higher enrolled in Materials Science, Metallurgical, Mining, Chemical, Civil, Optical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, Business, Finance, Accounting, Communications, Computer Science/IT coursework, Semiconductor coursework, and Geology.
• A curious and creative approach to problem-solving.
• A willingness to learn from people of all ages and backgrounds.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship or Permanent Resident status required due to ITAR requirements.

Skills

While not specified, candidates should demonstrate a strong foundation in engineering, business, finance, communications, computer science, or related fields.

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.
• Additional benefits may vary based on location and department.

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 are typically 16 weeks long, with flexible hours to accommodate project needs.

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.