Material Science Engineer Intern

Musco Lighting, the leader in the sports lighting industry, has internship opportunities for people who want to work with a team that is large enough to provide world-class opportunities, small enough for each intern to make a difference!? This is a paid internship through Temp Associates, working on behalf of and gaining experience through Musco Sports Lighting.

Musco is the global leader in sports and large area lighting solutions. We believe work should be fun – at Musco, you are part of world-class projects ranging from the London Stadium to the New Orleans Saints Mercedes-Benz Superdome to Iowa State University’s Hilton Coliseum, to major transportation hubs, to your local Little League stadium. Our Team-first culture enables us to envision, create, refine, and guarantee the best lighting systems. We are forward thinking, always striving to create the next generation of technology. A privately held company since 1976, our supportive and caring culture is based on relationships and creating value. If you’d like to work with a Team that appreciates you, and is invested in your future, Musco may be a great fit for you.

As a material testing intern, you will conduct materials analysis using state of the art and well-equipped Materials Laboratory tools. Provide materials engineering and technical support for special processes affecting materials properties of metallic, polymeric, electronic, and composite materials for electronic designs. Conduct failure analysis and evaluations of purchased parts, experimental parts, field returns, manufacturing processes, and alternative material options. Work cross functionally with Engineering, Quality, Product Support, Manufacturing and Procurement to provide materials engineering guidance and expertise.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to overall solder reliability and experimental design concerning projects for LED fixtures and drivers.
• Investigate failed components, microstructures, and data, using a scientific approach to continuously improve product performance.
• Support effective root cause analyses and corrective action for materials issues
• Gain practical experience generating reports and communicating with inter disciplinary teams.
• Acquire experience in lab safety and procedures utilizing sample preparation techniques and equipment such as a cross sectioning saw and automatic polisher
• Gain experience working with a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and high-tech microscopes

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Materials Science or Chemical Engineering Major

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university/college program
• Preference will be given to college sophomores and juniors
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-directed and able to work without supervision
• Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas

Duration: Summer 2025

*This position is hired through a Temp Agency*

At Musco, we make it happen and want you to be a part of it.

Join Musco where we are Team first, where possibilities come to life, and where we work on local and global solutions that matter. Together We Make It Happen®– we invite you to apply at musco.com/careers. Stay connected with us on social media to learn more about the Musco Team.