Materials Engineer Intern

Summer 2026

Posted on 11/23/2025

Charter Manufacturing

Charter Manufacturing

Compensation Overview

$21/hr

Crystal Lake, IL, USA

In Person

On-site in Woodstock, IL; full-time summer internship.

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better.  Join the team and become part of our family!

Charter Casting is hiring a Materials Engineer Intern!

At Charter, we believe our culture is our strongest competitive advantage. Join our team, where you’ll take on impactful projects, gain hands-on experience, and grow both personally and professionally.

What Sets Our Internship Program Apart:

  • Impactful Work & Growth: Contribute to meaningful projects that drive company goals while developing skills through mentorship, training, and networking.
  • Compensation Benefits: Competitive compensation, receive weekly pay, and paid holidays.
  • Career Advancement: Explore full-time employment opportunities across our four business divisions and corporate office, with adjusted service time if hired after graduation.
  • Recognition & Culture: Join a workplace that celebrates achievements, values contributions, and invests in your future.
  • Program Highlights: Experience our Intern Kickoff Day, Volunteer Opportunities, Professional Development Workshops, and the End of Summer Intern Showcase.

Program Structure:

  • Duration/Schedule: Full-time during the summer months.
  • Location: Woodstock - Onsite
  • Start Date: May 2026

What We’re Looking For:

  • Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field with current status of at least a Sophomore level.
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
  • Ability to succeed in a team environment.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks.

Preferred Experience:

  • Experience with Auto CAD and Pro-E.

What You’ll Focus On:

  • Participate in Continuous Improvement projects.
  • Assist in other projects and function as a resource for other team members.
  • Participate in the fundamentals of product design and development including testing using a variety of tools and equipment.
  • Document and improve processes.
  • Ability to meet the essential job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, as outlined in the job description.
  • Follow Environmental, Quality and Safety Management System procedures and requirements.

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The entry hourly rate for this position is $21.00 per hour. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on various factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and qualifications. Compensation decisions are tailored to the unique circumstances of each position and candidate.Internship positions are not benefits-eligible.

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