Metallurgy R&D Internship

Internship Overview

This internship offers hands-on experience in metallurgy and materials research within India's pioneering private R&D company, specializing in providing tailored end-to-end solutions to industrial challenges in metallurgy and materials science.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in melting and casting processes involving ferrous and non-ferrous metals and their alloys.
• Oversee and meticulously document trials related to melting, alloying, casting, heat treatment, and related manufacturing steps.
• Assist in planning and designing experiments, preparing detailed experimental procedures, defining process parameters, material needs, and testing strategies.
• Ensure adherence to approved protocols, safety guidelines and process parameters during experiments and production trials.
• Accurately record observations, process-related data, testing outcomes, deviations, and technical insights.
• Compile experimental and technical reports, trial summaries, presentations, and maintain project documentation.
• Facilitate material testing and characterization activities across mechanical, chemical, metallographic, dimensional, and other relevant examinations.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of process standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, inspection plans, testing protocols, and quality control documentation.
• Engage in defect and root cause analysis, failure investigations, and troubleshooting challenges in melting, casting, heat treatment, and material processing.
• Propose improvements and corrective measures based on experimental results, test data, and technical evaluations.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, design, procurement, quality assurance, laboratory, and vendor teams to ensure timely deliverables.
• Maintain comprehensive records of raw materials, sample sets, experiments, test results, photographs, and overall project progress.
• Adhere strictly to workplace, laboratory safety protocols, quality standards, confidentiality agreements, and documentation requirements.

Candidate Eligibility

Candidates eligible must be Mechanical Engineering students or related disciplines available for a full-time, in-office internship lasting 6 months, commencing between July 21, 2026 and August 25, 2026. Applicants should possess suitable skills and interests aligned with metallurgy and materials research.

Educational Background

• Diploma holders in Metallurgy, Foundry Technology, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.
• Undergraduates (B.Tech./B.E.) in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or similar disciplines.
• Bachelor’s degrees in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or closely related areas.
• Postgraduates (M.Tech./M.E./M.Sc.) in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Foundry Technology, Manufacturing, or allied disciplines.
• Ph.D. candidates or holders specializing in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Process Metallurgy, Physical Metallurgy, Casting, or associated fields.

Compensation and Benefits

Interns will receive a monthly stipend ranging from INR 10,000 to INR 20,000. Successful participants will earn a certificate acknowledging their contributions.

Additional Information

The internship is full-time and must be performed onsite in Howrah, West Bengal. Safety and confidentiality protocols are paramount throughout the engagement.

About the Company

Metnmat stands as India’s first private research and development entity providing comprehensive turnkey solutions targeted at metallurgical and material science challenges faced by various industries.