R&D Surface Treatment Intern
Location
Torrance, CA
Level
Internship
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
$52,000 - $54,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-05-20
Responsibilities
- Assist with research, development, testing, and design of surface treatments.
- Participate in pilot plant activities for new product testing.
- Interface with production, testing laboratory, and design staff for product evaluation and validation.
- Evaluate advanced surface treatment solutions for the company's fastener business.
- Develop test methods and plans for surface treatment evaluations.
- Maintain and operate R&D laboratory equipment and software.
- Comply with all relevant safety and regulatory procedures.
Job Requirements
- Senior status towards a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field.
- Basic knowledge of Metallurgy.
- Understanding of metal finishing processes and coatings.
- Proficiency in technical reading and writing.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Knowledge of statistics and advanced calculus.
- Familiarity with relevant software applications.
