Mercury Marine - Heat Treat Metallurgical Engineer Co-op (Metallurgy)

Location: Onsite in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States. Relocation is available. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Salary: $18.00–$27.50 per hour.

Company

Mercury Marine, a hirify.global division, manufactures marine propulsion systems, engines, services, and parts for recreational, commercial, and government marine applications.

What you will do

• Operate X-ray diffractometers, automated micro-hardness testers, and other metallurgical analysis instrumentation.
• Test carbon steels, stainless steels, and aluminum alloys.
• Deliver material analysis and inspection results.
• Support daily operations in the Heat Treat Metallurgical Laboratory.
• Collect and analyze manufacturing-process data and recommend process improvements.
• Manage projects and communicate findings with managers, supervisors, technicians, production employees, and other organizational levels.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a BS program in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant degree with a materials or metallurgy emphasis.
• At least second-semester sophomore status with 48 completed credits.
• Ability to work full-time, 40 or more hours per week, for a complete co-op term from January to August 2027 or May to December 2027.
• Ability to enroll in a formal co-op program through the university.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and engaged learner.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 35 lbs.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on learning alongside experienced professionals in a professional manufacturing environment.
• Supportive and collaborative project-based work environment.
• Feedback and performance reviews throughout the assignment.
• Full 40-hour work week for co-ops and interns.