Engineering Intern - Spring 2027

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Adamstown, MD, USA
In-Office
20-25 Hourly
Internship
Chemical • Manufacturing
The Role
Supports process engineering, manufacturing, and R&D activities for advanced technical ceramics. Collects and analyzes process and material data, evaluates test results, assists with experiments, and helps develop ceramic powder, forming, sintering, and post-firing processes. Works in manufacturing and laboratory environments, participates in engineering meetings, presents findings, and provides project updates under staff engineer supervision.
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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.

Skills Required

  • Currently enrolled in a BA, BS, or MS program in Ceramics Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, or RF/Electrical Engineering
  • Completed coursework or experience with analytical or design of experiments software such as JMP or Minitab
  • Completed coursework or exposure to SolidWorks or materials analysis
  • Interest in working in a ceramic manufacturing environment and learning ceramic material processing
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Good communication, organizational, and documentation skills
  • Willingness to travel to local universities for advanced analytical testing and measurement correlations, if needed
  • Preference for students completing their junior year
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The Company
HQ: Ann Arbor, MI
77 Employees
Year Founded: 1992

What We Do

Pacific Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) is an advanced-materials and specialty-chemical manufacturer. It develops and produces alumina, zeolites, rare earths and inorganics, and mixed oxides, tailoring materials for applications across industries. The company emphasizes research and development, precise product specifications, and customized formulations. Its flexible production processes help it develop, customize, and produce commercial products addressing customers’ evolving technical challenges. The materials support catalysis, energy storage, and industrial applications.

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