Materials & Process Engineering Intern Summer 2026

Requisition Number:  26994
Company:  Westinghouse Electric Co
Location: 

Pittsburgh, US

 

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

As a Materials Engineering Intern, you will report to the Materials & Fuel Rod Design Manager and be located at our Churchill facility. This is a paid full-time onsite position for the summer.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • You will help develop materials for nuclear applications
  • You will translate engineering requirements into test plans
  • You will prepare engineering testing, analyses, calculations, and reports
  • Translate engineering requirements into test plans and development test plans
  • Prepare engineering testing, analyses, calculations, and reports
  • Work with laboratory personnel to perform hands-on materials testing and analyses
  • You will support development of advanced materials by collaborating with laboratories, vendors, and other teams
  • Plan and schedule tasks to meet project timelines
  • Document and present results in reports and presentations

 

Qualifications:

  • Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in in materials science, materials engineering or chemical engineering
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Completed Sophomore year of college
  • Microscopy experience (sample preparation/LOM/SEM/TEM/FIB)

 

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The hourly rate for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $22.69 to $27.50 per hour.

 

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Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

  • Safety and Quality
  • Integrity and Trust
  • Customer Focus and Innovation
  • Speed and Passion to Win
  • Teamwork and Accountability

 

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

 

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

 

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