Job Details
Material Science Engineering Internships
2026-03-05 Kaiser Aluminum Spokane,WA
Description:
The Process Engineering Internship is a paid program that provides a rich and rewarding hands-on learning experience and the opportunity to make a contribution to our organization. The program targets University students who are rising juniors and seniors in Materials Science and Engineering, or other related degrees, i.e. Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering. During the summer program, you gain exposure to Kaiser Aluminum technology and the opportunity to work in a manufacturing environment and learn from engineers and leaders within the organization. The intern will work aside process and manufacturing personal on various improvement projects on the production floor.
Only local candidates will be considered. Housing will not be provided
What you will bring to the positions:
This individual will:
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.
Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors and colleagues.
Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Approximately 60% of the job function is performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. 40% of the job function is required in the plant. There is exposure to operating machinery and a manufacturing environment.
This position has been determined to be a safety-sensitive position and requires a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen that includes marijuana.
About Kaiser Aluminum: Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing a diverse and inclusive culture. We are strongly committed to expanding inclusion, equity, and diversity - how we hire, develop, and inspire our diverse team members that reflects and relates to the increasingly multicultural community.
No third-party candidate submissions are being accepted at this time for this opening
REPORTS TO: Advanced Engineering Mentor
FLSA STATUS: Hourly, Non-exempt
SUPERVISES: N/A
Benefits
- Hourly wage $24.00
- Not eligible for company provided benefits
- Eligible for paid safe and sick leave per state requirements
- Eligible for paid family and medical leave per state requirements
The Process Engineering Internship is a paid program that provides a rich and rewarding hands-on learning experience and the opportunity to make a contribution to our organization. The program targets University students who are rising juniors and seniors in Materials Science and Engineering, or other related degrees, i.e. Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering. During the summer program, you gain exposure to Kaiser Aluminum technology and the opportunity to work in a manufacturing environment and learn from engineers and leaders within the organization. The intern will work aside process and manufacturing personal on various improvement projects on the production floor.
Only local candidates will be considered. Housing will not be provided
What you will bring to the positions:
- Pursuing BS degree in Engineering (Material Science, Mechanical, Metallurgy, etc.)
- Excellent problem solving, investigative, experimental, and statistical analysis skills.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in teams.
This individual will:
- Be energetic, disciplined and focused on a team building operational organization.
- Have well developed interpersonal and business partnering skills, with the ability to quickly adapt to, be accepted by, and interrelate with the organization at all levels.
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.
Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors and colleagues.
Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Approximately 60% of the job function is performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. 40% of the job function is required in the plant. There is exposure to operating machinery and a manufacturing environment.
This position has been determined to be a safety-sensitive position and requires a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen that includes marijuana.
About Kaiser Aluminum: Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing a diverse and inclusive culture. We are strongly committed to expanding inclusion, equity, and diversity - how we hire, develop, and inspire our diverse team members that reflects and relates to the increasingly multicultural community.
No third-party candidate submissions are being accepted at this time for this opening