2026 Summer Internship
Material Science Engineer, Corporate and Business Services, CEO
Posted on 8/27/2025

Zebra Technologies
Compensation Overview
$28.50 - $38/hr
Lake Grove, NY, USA
Hybrid
The expectation is at least 3 days of in-office attendance.
Remote Work: Hybrid
The purpose of this internship is to prepare college students for entry into the business world by providing a thorough understanding of the various functions of the Zebra Technologies organization. The program is designed to provide you with a full experience so that you can fully envision a career with Zebra. You will be positioned for success with training, exposure to all parts of the business, social activities, a professional mentor relationship and development sessions to help you discover your own performance edge!
The Material Science team is a centralized team that provides engineering support to all the BU's through mechanical analysis, thermal analysis and failure analysis. We support mechanical engineers at any phase of the program by addressing all problems with a holistic mindset.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in Failure Analysis: Support the team in conducting root cause analysis of polymer components and processes, learning to identify and address failure points
- Benchmarking Support: Assist in competitive benchmarking studies of polymer materials and processes used in the industry
- Teardown and Analysis: Learn to analyze and perform teardowns of polymer assemblies and components to identify potential areas of failure and improvement
- Tooling and Moldflow Exposure: Gain exposure to tooling and Moldflow processes, understanding their role in enhancing design and manufacturing
- Team Collaboration: Participate in cross-functional meetings to understand the design and selection processes of polymer materials for electronic devices
- Develop planning, organizational and leadership skills
- Increase technology knowledge and skills
- Develop team-based work proficiencies
- Develop interpersonal skills to connect with day-to-day business contacts through follow up activities
THIS IS A HYBRID INTERNSHIP LOCATED IN HOLTSVILLE, NY. THE EXPECTATION IS AT LEAST 3 DAYS OF IN-OFFICE ATTENDANCE.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate/graduate degree program in Materials Science, Materials Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- Must have an anticipated graduation date between 2026-2027 for undergraduate students and 2026-2030 for graduate students
- Must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with polymers
- Hands on or lab experience
- Exceptional critical thinking skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, & PowerPoint)
- Intellectual curiosity with a strong desire to learn and grow
- Proven leadership and excellence in professional, academic, and/or extracurricular experiences
- Ability to collaborate as part of a team
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
Come join the herd!
Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at [email protected].
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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Zebra is a federal contractor and is committed to an alcohol and drug free workplace. As a result, all U.S. based employees are subject to the Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy and Procedure.
To all recruitment agencies: Zebra does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Zebra employees or any other team members. Zebra is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes and direct engagement with Zebra employees.
Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive – including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.
Salary: USD 28.50 - USD 38.00 Hourly
Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.
Additionally, all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs. For example, sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota achievement. In most other roles, the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together. Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.

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