Machinist (CNC & Manual)
solcoa
Metallurgical Engineering Intern
solcoa· Engineering
About this role
Making the Metals Powering the World
Solcoa is building the next generation of American metalmaking, starting with rare earths — the metals of power and motion. We've developed a new chemistry that converts rare earth oxides into high-purity metals — the materials inside every EV, fighter jet, wind turbine, and data center — cleaner, cheaper, and faster than any conventional process. Now we're scaling it to thousands of tonnes of annual production.
The Role — Metallurgical Engineering Intern
Join our process team and help turn rare earth magnet waste into high-purity metals. You'll support our reactor operations, assist with alloy production, and keep our documentation tight—working with metallurgists, chemists, and technicians to move quickly from lab scale to production.
What You'll Do
Assist with high-temperature and high-vacuum reactor operations.
Help characterize feed materials and products using ICP-OES, SEM-EDS, LECO O/N.
Run furnace cycles, collect process data, and summarize results to inform design iterations
Maintain organized logs of process parameters, equipment conditions, and sample tracking
Support equipment maintenance: vacuum systems, induction coils, thermocouples, and gas handling
Contribute to safety-first culture and continuous improvement on the facility floor.
What You Bring
Required
Pursuing a BS/MS in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
Exposure to pyrometallurgy, electrometallurgy, or high-temperature processing (coursework or labs).
Hands-on experience from labs, foundry work, internships, or personal projects (furnaces, casting, heat treatment)
Detail-oriented, disciplined documentation, and reliable follow-through
Comfortable in a fast-paced, hardware-centric environment and willing to get your hands dirty
On-site availability; able to start soon
Preferred
Experience with vacuum or inert-atmosphere furnace operation
Familiarity with rare-earth metallurgy, molten salt electrolysis, or reactive metal processing
Basic thermodynamic analysis skills (Ellingham diagrams, phase diagrams, FactSage/HSC a plus)
Welding or basic machining experience (mill/lathe)
Python/MATLAB for data analysis
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation.
Insurance provided.
Support relocating to the Bay Area.
Company-provided lunch daily.
J1 Visa sponsorship available if needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Metallurgical Engineering Intern role at solcoa?
The listed salary for this Metallurgical Engineering Intern position at solcoa is USD 35–45. This is an FullTime role.
Where is the Metallurgical Engineering Intern position at solcoa located?
This Metallurgical Engineering Intern role at solcoa is based in Alameda, California. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Metallurgical Engineering Intern role at solcoa full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FullTime position. It is posted as a Metallurgical Engineering Intern role in the Engineering department at solcoa.
Which team or department does the Metallurgical Engineering Intern at solcoa belong to?
This Metallurgical Engineering Intern position is part of the Engineering department at solcoa. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Metallurgical Engineering Intern position at solcoa?
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When was the Metallurgical Engineering Intern job at solcoa posted?
This Metallurgical Engineering Intern position at solcoa was posted on Jul 5, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Metallurgical Engineering Intern
solcoa · 💰 USD 35–45
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