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Student Employee: Materials Engineer

Rockwell Automation, Inc.

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Location
MILWAUKEE, WI
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Job overview

Rockwell Automation seeks a student employee to support its Chemistry and Materials Engineering team in an accelerated corrosion lab. The year-round role involves laboratory testing and analysis under the direction of chemists and materials engineers. Students typically work 15 hours per week during the school year and closer to 40 hours per week during summer and breaks. The position is on-site in Milwaukee and does not provide relocation assistance.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

Chemical and Materials Lab FamiliarityMaterials Science Engineering

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Advanced DegreeLegal US Work Authorization

Full job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility -our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how thework we do changes the world for the better. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us! Job Description As a Materials Engineering lab technician, you will be responsible for execution several tasks, tests and experiments, carried out in a laboratory setting, under the direction of chemists and materials engineers. Additionally, you will be responsible for regular maintenance of laboratory equipment as well maintaining inventory of lab supplies. You will report to the manager of Chemistry and Materials Engineering and will obtain daily direction from engineers working in an accelerated corrosion lab. This role is intended to be a year-round position. Students typically work 15 hrs./week during the school year and closer to 40 hrs./week during the summer and during breaks. Location: On-site, Milwaukee, WI (Headquarters). This role does not provide relocation assistance. Your Responsibilities: Perform setup and operation of product corrosion tests in simulated harsh industrial environments. Also, perform post-test tear down analysis on exposed products and document the results. Receive samples, and set up products for test. This may include sample prep using machining or cutting equipment, use of lab equipment such as analytical balances. Set up the test chamber(s) for specific environmental conditions and daily monitor both the test equipment and products under test for correct operation Ensure an uninterrupted supply of consumable lab supplies to avoid unnecessary test changes Disassemble products and perform post-test optical analysis The Essentials - You Will Have: Must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening The Preferred - You Might Also Have: Familiarity with chemical and materials lab environment Materials Science Engineering major Preference will be given to students with... For full info follow application link. Rockwell Automation is an Equal Opportunity Employer Disability/Veteran. If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or reasonable accommodation during the application process, email our Talent Acquisition representative at [email protected]. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/EA59808972474DCB

How this job compares

Set against the 2,141 open Laboratory Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$50–70K/yr246 salary ranges
  • Wisconsin median$21–27/hr46 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 93 open Laboratory Technician jobs in Wisconsin and 2,141 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Laboratory Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (906 postings).
Education
288 of the 2,141 open Laboratory Technician jobs (13%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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