2027 Co-Op, Breakthrough Technologies
Core
Junior or senior-level student co-op performing hands-on R&D in materials synthesis, high-temperature furnace operation, and process optimization at Alcoa Technical Center.
Role type
Co-op materials engineer (R&D)
Builds
Advanced ceramic powders and materials for low-carbon aluminum production
Domain
Materials science / Chemical engineering / Sustainable manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Synthesis of ceramic powders, operating high-temperature furnaces, material characterization, experimental design, data analysis, technical reporting
Preferred skills
Curiosity, strong organizational skills, math proficiency, writing skills, collaborative mindset
Technologies
Industry-standard software for data analysis
Responsibilities
Synthesize ceramic powders and process advanced materials, operate high-temperature furnaces and conduct performance testing, characterize materials and analyze data, design and execute experiments to optimize equipment and processes, publish formal internal reports
Seniority
Junior or senior-level student
