2026 Internship & Co-Op Program

About the role

Join us at Materion to gain hands-on professional experience contributing to future technologies that impact daily life while focusing on safety and sustainability globally.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to project work with other interns
• Participate in executive luncheons
• Attend coffee chat professional series (soft skill webinars)
• Work closely with mentors and buddies
• Engage in group business challenges
• Gain exposure to various areas of focus including process engineering, quality improvement, manufacturing operations, and more

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, business, finance, accounting, communications, computer science/IT coursework
• Curious and creative approach to problem-solving
• Willingness to learn from people of all ages and backgrounds
• U.S. citizenship or Permanent Resident status required to comply with ITAR requirements

Qualifications

• Must be able to work fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented work culture
• Respectful of work-life balance

Skills

• Problem-solving skills
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Attention to detail
• 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
• Trip to corporate headquarters
• Additional benefits may vary based on location and position

Pay

Pay range: $15.00 - $25.00 hourly. Actual base salary offered varies based on factors including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location.

Schedule

Internships may be located at various Materion locations including 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