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Materials Testing Intern

CompanyElement Materials Technology
LocationCharlotte
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 8, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will perform tasks related to metallic materials testing, including sample preparation, test setup, and reporting. They will also assist with standard work documentation and participate in 5S projects.
Internship Type
other
Salary Range
$20 - $23
Company Size
5756
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The Element Materials Technology Group is one of the world’s leading global providers of testing, inspection, and certification services for a diverse range of products, materials, and technologies in advanced industrial supply chains where failure in use is not an option. Headquartered in London, UK, Element’s c.9,000 scientists, engineers, and technologists, work across a global network of over 270+ locations, support customers from early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals, and into production ensuring their products are safe and sustainable, and achieve market access. In 2021, Element set out its new, industry leading environmental commitments, adopting science-based targets and committing to net zero emissions across its entire global business by 2035. These environmental commitments follow Element’s achievement of the highest ESG ranking in the testing, inspection and certification industry from Sustainalytics, a global leader in ESG research and data.
About the Role

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Materials Testing Intern. In this role, you will work with engineers and technicians to perform daily tasks related to metallic materials testing including sample preparation, test setup, testing, and reporting. This opportunity will give you invaluable on the job experience and exposure to the materials testing field.

 

Salary: $20- $23/hr DOE 

 

Responsibilities

  • Perform Test sample preparation
  • Practice Test remnant management
  • Provide Testing supply replenishment for technicians
  • Potential to provide Materials Testing services to customers
  • Assist with standard work documentation
  • Assist with PFMEA investigation and countermeasure execution
  • Create and assist with 5S Projects

Skills / Qualifications

  • Working toward a Bachelor's or Associate degree in the field of Materials Science or related field
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Willingness to learn and participate in testing within a laboratory setting

Physical Demands:

  • Frequency of required physical force: Minimum (moderate).
  • Lifting requirements: lifting <50 lbs. often and > 50 lbs. on occasion
  • Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time
  • Ability to lift 50+lbs periodically

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

 

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

Key Skills
Materials TestingSample PreparationTest SetupReportingCommunication SkillsWillingness To LearnLaboratory Setting5S ProjectsPFMEA InvestigationCountermeasure Execution
Categories
EngineeringScience & ResearchManufacturing