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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average monthly pay for internship graduate materials science in the United States is $5,290.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $3,000.00 and $7,500.00 per month, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Graduate Materials Science vs Materials Engineer?

AspectInternship Graduate Materials ScienceMaterials Engineer
Required CredentialsTypically pursuing or recently completed a degree in materials science or related fieldBachelor's or master's degree in materials science, metallurgical engineering, or related discipline
Work EnvironmentInternship setting, often in research labs or manufacturing facilitiesFull-time engineering roles in manufacturing, R&D, or quality control departments
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by companies for entry-level training and talent scoutingProfessional role with responsibilities in product development, testing, and process improvement

The main difference is that an Internship Graduate Materials Science is an entry-level, temporary position aimed at gaining experience, while a Materials Engineer is a full-time professional role with ongoing responsibilities in materials development and analysis.

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Graduate R&D Intern - Materials Science

MSA Safety Services LLC

Cranberry Township, PA • On-site

Other

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Graduate R&D Intern in Materials Science at MSA Safety

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career. At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day. Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role.

MSA Safety's Materials Science team is looking for an engaged and inquisitive team member with a passion for materials science and continuous improvement. If you like materials and technology, have a customer-focused mindset, and are imaginative, creative, and hands-on, we want to hear from you! As a Graduate R&D Intern in Materials Science at MSA Safety, you will support the design and development of the next generation of safety equipment. This challenging but exciting work helps to keep people safe in the most dangerous environments, and ultimately safeguards workers and their communities.

In this role, you will:

  • Apply technical expertise and instrumental analysis to troubleshoot and resolve a broad variety of materials-related product, production, and/or sourcing challenges.
  • Support the continuous improvement of MSA product performance in demanding, real-world applications through materials-related investigations.
  • Coordinate and perform exploratory destructive and non-destructive testing on product samples to better understand expected mechanical, thermal, and chemical performance.
  • Utilize in-house analytical equipment to support engineering conclusions and recommendations.
  • Analyze and interpret data, making recommendations on next steps.
  • Capture technical decision-making in reports and presentations that are appropriate for broad technical audiences.
  • Keep informed of relevant material innovations and trends that could enable the next generation of safety equipment.
  • Research relevant new materials, conduct probing experiments into feasibility, and share results with engineering leadership and product development teams.

This role is an extended internship opportunity (i.e. 9 months - 1 year) for students currently pursuing and/or recently completed an advanced graduate degree in Materials Science and Engineering.

This role is right for you if:

  • You can commit to a continuous extended internship (i.e. 9 months - 1 year duration).
  • You want your work to be meaningful.
  • You are eager to learn and adaptable.
  • You like your work to be dynamic and varied from day-to-day.
  • You enjoy working within global teams and with a diverse group of peers, whose experience may range from interns to PhD-level experts.
  • You have a solid technical foundation in material properties and behaviors.
  • You have a deep understanding of mechanical, chemical, and thermal material properties, and how they relate to material failure and part design.
  • You are interested in a broad range of material domains, including thermoplastics/polymers, polymeric coatings, metals, and/or composites.
  • You have experience working with a variety of analytical instruments, such as FTIR, GC-MS, DSC, XRF, XRD, and/or SEM.
  • You have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • You have demonstrated the ability to manage your time across multiple simultaneous projects.

Nice-to-have skills and experiences include:

  • Experience with Atlassian Confluence & JIRA, Microsoft 365, Miro, Minitab, PowerBI
  • Experience in applying Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) principles and/or inferential statistics
  • Education required: Currently pursuing and/or successful completion of an advanced graduate degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Materials Science and Engineering

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