Engineering Intern - Spring 2027

Job Description

Job Description

Engineering Intern – Spring 2027

Trans-Tech is the leading designer and manufacturer of RF and microwave components that help our world communicate, discover, create, protect, explore and more. We supply advanced materials, ferrites and magnetic materials, dielectric, ceramic bandpass filters, coaxial resonators, and coaxial inductors to applications across several industries, including 5G Wireless Communications, Aerospace, Military & Defense, Medical, Battery Technology, SOFCs and other Advanced Technologies.  

We are seeking an intern Engineering Student to join our Process Engineering and/or R&D team to support on-going development and manufacture of Advanced Technical Ceramic products.  

Job Responsibilities:

Assists Manufacturing, Process Engineering, and/or R&D Departments by performing various Engineering related tasks, such as collecting and compiling process data, measurement analysis and monitoring of core Ceramic Material processes in support of the development, manufacture, fabrication, and evaluation of ferrimagnetic, and dielectric based ceramic materials technical ceramic powders and products.

Under the guidance and supervision of various Staff Engineers, the Engineering Intern will interact with Engineering and Manufacturing personnel to conduct reviews of material requirements and compatibility of processing methods. The Engineering Intern will compile and evaluate test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for a specific process or material specifications. The Engineering Intern will be encouraged to conceive, plan and carry out experiments and associated activities requiring Engineering concepts to define and select methods that may involve the development of new or improved processes for solid oxide powder formulation & synthesis, powder & slurry processing, forming and pressing, ceramic sintering and post firing evaluation of ceramic material properties and associated electrical characteristics.

Depending on the specific assignment, the Engineering Intern must be able to work in a Manufacturing area or a Laboratory environment, attend and participate in Engineering or Project meetings and be prepared to present data or discuss results as necessary and provide formal status updates to assigned Supervisors or Engineering Mentors.

Job Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a BA/BS/MS program studying Ceramics Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, or RF/Electrical Engineering
• Completed coursework or experience with Analytical /DOE Software such as JMP or Mini-Tab
• Completed coursework and/or exposure to Solidworks or Materials Analysis
• Interest in working in a Ceramic Manufacturing environment and the desire to understand the basics of Ceramic Material processing

• Self-starter with ability to effectively work independently or as a member of a team

• Potential interaction with local universities including travel to campuses to perform advanced analytical testing and measurement correlations
• Proficient in the use of MS Office software suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
• Demonstrate good communication, organizational and documentation skills

This position does not include compensation for relocation expenses or housing allowances.  

Preference will be given to students completing their junior year.

Trans-Tech is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.