About the role#
The Musco Test Engineering Team is hiring a Material Engineer Intern for the summer of 2027. This position is based in Oskaloosa, Iowa, and requires on-site work. You will work with our laboratory tools to analyze materials and support engineering projects.
What you'll do#
- Perform materials analysis and provide technical support for metallic, polymeric, electronic, and composite materials.
- Evaluate purchased parts, experimental components, field returns, and manufacturing processes.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Product Support, Manufacturing, and Procurement teams to provide guidance.
- Contribute to solder reliability and experimental design for LED fixtures and drivers.
- Investigate failed components and microstructures to improve product performance.
- Support root cause analyses and corrective actions for materials issues.
- Gain experience with lab safety, sample preparation, cross sectioning saws, automatic polishers, and Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM).
- Write reports and communicate findings to interdisciplinary teams.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor degree program for Chemical Engineering, Material Science Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing.
- Ability to work as a self-starter and solve problems collaboratively.
- Proficiency in MS Office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with Project software and familiarity with Musco solutions are considered a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Oskaloosa, Iowa.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
- Employment: This position is hired through a temp agency.
About Musco Lighting
Musco Lighting designs and manufactures lighting systems for sports venues and transportation infrastructure. The company serves clients ranging from local youth fields to professional stadiums and global ports. Founded in 1976, it operates as a privately held business based in Oskaloosa, Iowa. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people and has completed projects in over 125 countries.
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