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How much do materials engineer intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for materials engineer intern in Quebec is $33.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.47 and $43.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectMaterials Engineer InternMaterials Engineer
Required CredentialsTypically pursuing a bachelor's degree in materials science or engineering; internship experience preferredBachelor's degree in materials science, engineering, or related field; professional licensure optional
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Employer & Industry UsageInternships offered by manufacturing firms, aerospace, automotive, and research institutionsFull-time positions in similar industries, often with more responsibility and project leadership

Materials Engineer Interns are students gaining practical experience, while Materials Engineers are full-time professionals responsible for developing and testing materials. Interns focus on learning and supporting projects, whereas Engineers lead design and analysis tasks in their field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a materials engineer intern?

To thrive as a Materials Engineer Intern, you need a solid understanding of materials science fundamentals, laboratory techniques, and coursework in engineering or related fields. Familiarity with analytical tools like scanning electron microscopes (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and software such as MATLAB or AutoCAD is commonly expected. Curiosity, attention to detail, and strong teamwork and communication skills help interns contribute effectively to projects and collaborate with mentors. These capabilities are crucial for accurate experimentation, data analysis, and successful integration into engineering teams.

What does a materials engineer intern do?

A Materials Engineer Intern supports professional engineers in researching, developing, and testing materials used to create a wide range of products. Typical tasks include assisting with laboratory experiments, analyzing material properties, preparing reports, and helping to improve material performance or processes. Interns often work under supervision, gaining hands-on experience with materials such as metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites. This internship helps students or recent graduates apply theoretical knowledge to real-world engineering problems and prepares them for a full-time role in materials engineering.
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Stagiaire - Developpement logiciel bas niveau (Drivers / Linux embarque) / Intern - Low-Level Sof...

Opal-RT

Montreal, QC • On-site

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Job description

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Stagiaire - Developpement logiciel bas niveau (Drivers / Linux embarque)


A propos d'OPAL-RT Technologies :


Imaginez travailler pour une entreprise qui compte parmi ses clients ABB, EATON, GE, Hitachi, NREL, Hydro-Quebec,Rivian, Ford, GM, Lucid et Tesla! OPAL-RT s'est donne comme ambitieux defi de democratiser la simulation temps reel afin de la rendre accessible a chaque ingenieur et chercheur. En rejoignant OPAL-RT, vous contribuerez a la technologie du futur.


Leader mondial par la diversite de ses applications, nos outils sont utilises dans une multitude de secteurs tels que l'energie, la conversion de puissance, l'automobile, l'aerospatiale, la fabrication industrielle, etc. Fondee a Montreal et desormais presente a l'echelle internationale, OPAL-RT a le vent dans les voiles !


Description du poste

En tant que stagiaire au sein de l'equipe Drivers, vous aurez l'opportunite de travailler au cur du developpement logiciel bas niveau sur des plateformes Linux, incluant des architectures variees telles que x86 et ARM.


Vous serez integre-e directement a l'equipe de developpeurs et participerez aux activites quotidiennes, dans un environnement collaboratif et stimulant. Votre mandat sera defini et adapte en fonction de vos competences, de vos interets techniques et de votre progression pendant le stage.


Responsabilites (adaptees au profil du/ de la candidat-e) :


Selon votre niveau et vos interets, vous pourriez etre amene a :


  • Participer au developpement et a la maintenance de pilotes (drivers) pour differentes cartes materielles
  • Collaborer a l'integration de logiciels bas niveau dans un environnement Linux
  • Explorer et ameliorer des composants lies au systeme (performance, stabilite, temps reel)
  • Contribuer a des projets lies aux architectures embarquees, notamment ARM
  • Participer aux tests, a la validation et au debogage de solutions logicielles
  • Travailler en collaboration avec les autres membres de l'equipe sur des taches concretes
  • Rediger ou ameliorer la documentation technique


Profil recherche :


Competences techniques :


  • Interet marque pour le developpement bas niveau et les systemes Linux
  • Connaissances en programmation C et/ou C++
  • Interet pour les architectures materielles (ex. ARM, x86)
  • Comprehension de base des systemes d'exploitation (processus, memoire, drivers)

Atouts

  • Connaissance du developpement embarque ou temps reel
  • Familiarite avec Git et les environnements Linux
  • Interet pour les interactions materiel-logiciel (drivers, protocoles, FPGA, etc.)


Qualites personnelles

  • Curiosite et interet pour les systemes complexes
  • Motivation a apprendre et a evoluer dans un environnement technique
  • Autonomie progressive et capacite a travailler en equipe
  • Bon esprit d'analyse et resolution de problemes

Un stage chez OPAL-RT vous conviendra si :

  • Vous recherchez des defis stimulants qui vous pousseront a vous depasser sans cesse.
  • Vous revez d'une ambiance a la fois familiale, professionnelle, collaborative et conviviale.
  • Vous avez besoin d'un horaire flexible et l'acces au teletravail afin de concilier votre vie privee a votre vie professionnelle.
  • Vous souhaitez parfaire vos connaissances et votre savoir-faire en cotoyant des chercheurs, des innovateurs, des scientifiques qui ont tous un point en commun, laPassion.


*L'utilisation du genre masculin inclut le feminin et est utilise uniquement pour faciliter la lecture.

*Creer un travail significatif signifie adopter differentes perspectives. Nous sommes un employeur garantissant l'egalite des chances et ne discriminons pas. Embrasser la difference est ce qui fait de OPAL-RT ce qu'elle est - et nous ne voudrions pas qu'il en soit autrement.

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Intern - Low-Level Software Development (Drivers / Embedded Linux)


About OPAL-RT Technologies:

Imagine working for a company whose clients include ABB, EATON, GE, Hitachi, NREL, Siemens, Hydro-Quebec,Rivian, Ford, GM, Lucid andTesla! OPAL-RT has set itself the ambitious challenge of democratizing real-time

simulation to make it accessible to every engineer and researcher. By joining OPAL-RT, you will contribute to the technology of the future.


World leader in the diversity of applications, our tools are used in a multitude of sectors such as energy, power conversion, automotive, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, etc. Founded in Montreal and now ensured by a worldwide presence, OPAL-RT has the wind in its sails!


Job Description

As an intern within the Drivers team, you will have the opportunity to work at the heart of low-level software development on Linux platforms, including various architectures such as x86 and ARM.


You will be directly integrated into the development team and take part in day-to-day activities in a collaborative and stimulating environment. Your mandate will be defined and adapted based on your skills, technical interests, and your progression throughout the internship.


Responsibilities (adapted to the candidate's profile)

Depending on your level and interests, you may be asked to:

  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of drivers for various hardware boards
  • Collaborate on low-level software integration in a Linux environment
  • Explore and improve system-related components (performance, stability, real-time)
  • Contribute to projects related to embedded architectures, particularly ARM
  • Participate in testing, validation, and debugging of software solutions
  • Work collaboratively with team members on concrete tasks
  • Write or improve technical documentation


Profile

Technical Skills

  • Strong interest in low-level development and Linux systems
  • Knowledge of C and/or C++ programming
  • Interest in hardware architectures (e.g., ARM, x86)
  • Basic understanding of operating systems (processes, memory, drivers)

Assets

  • Knowledge of embedded or real-time development
  • Familiarity with Git and Linux environments
  • Interest in hardware-software interactions (drivers, protocols, FPGA, etc.)

Personal Qualities

  • Curiosity and interest in complex systems
  • Motivation to learn and grow in a technical environment
  • Progressive autonomy and ability to work in a team
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


A career with OPAL-RT will suit you if:

  • You are seeking stimulating challenges that will constantly push you to do your best.
  • You dream of a family environment that is also professional, cooperative and friendly.
  • You need a flexible schedule and the ability to telecommute in order to balance work and home life.
  • You want to continue to expand your knowledge and know-how by working side-by-side with researchers, innovators and scientists who share one thing;Passion.


*The use of the masculine gender includes the feminine and is employed solely to facilitate reading.

*Creating meaningful work means embracing different perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate. Embracing difference is what makes OPAL-RT what it is-and we wouldn't have it any other way.