Materials Science & Engineering Co-Op

About the role

Help X-ES deepen the materials foundation behind rugged single board computers and other embedded computing products. Join our Technology Development team to help characterize, select, and qualify materials; build and refine thermal/mechanical models; and support failure analysis execution and methodology development, for products operating in industrial, military, and aerospace environments.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Materials Science & Engineering (preferred), Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering with a materials interest
• Coursework in materials fundamentals (structure–property relationships, thermodynamics) and at least one of: polymers, metallurgy, ceramics, or electronic materials
• Hands-on lab experience with methods such as optical microscopy, sample preparation, and mechanical testing
• Familiarity with design of experiments (DOE) and data analysis tools a plus
• Interest in FEA modeling a plus
• Ability to creatively troubleshoot; strong attention to detail; self‑motivated
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for documenting experiments and presenting findings

Compensation and benefits

Extreme Engineering Solutions offers a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits, including:

• No-deductible, low-copay group health insurance (90% employer paid)
• Eligibility for health insurance benefits on the first day of the month following date of hire
• 401(k) employer match up to 4% (Roth option available)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

X-ES also takes a casual, small-business approach to company culture. At our state-of-the-art office and manufacturing facility located in Madison's growing tech corridor, there's no formal dress code, flexible scheduling, and dedicated personal workspaces. Our employees kick back at regular company events and enjoy lunches from local pizza places and food carts. At X-ES, we strive to offer a comfortable, relaxed environment for our employees to do their best work.

About X-ES

X-ES is proud of its strong university partnerships and offers multiple student opportunities each year. Student employees make direct contributions to the company's products, processes, and day-to-day operations. When "rugged enough" isn't rugged enough for embedded computing systems, industry leaders in the military, aerospace, industrial, and commercial sectors turn to Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES). Because we strive to be the premier provider of mission-critical embedded products while delivering exceptional levels of customer and employee satisfaction, we hire strong contributors and give them space to thrive. As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees both drive and directly benefit from our success. Together, we meticulously design and build products that stand up to some of the most extreme conditions on the planet. Extreme Engineering Solutions is located in the Madison, WI area. The company designs and manufactures rugged embedded computing solutions for a variety of applications. For more information, visit www.xes-inc.com.