Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) Engineer Intern chez Scot Forge Company

Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) Engineer Internship

Scot Forge Company is looking to hire an Engineering student with a focus in NDE for an internship in the Summer of 2026 at the corporate facility in Spring Grove, IL.  An NDE Engineering internship at Scot Forge will provide a variety of experiences and exposure to the NDE profession. This intern will be supporting the NDE team through hands-on inspections and research project work.

This Program Offers:

• Paid Compensation  
• Professional Career Development and Mentoring
• Real World Problem Solving 
• Meaningful Project Work 
• Collaborative Work Environment
• Relocation Assistance (if applicable)

Anticipated Projects include:

• Research to improve consistency in acoustic properties between large forgings and Ultrasonic calibration standards.  
• Develop and implement best practices for collaboration between Scot Forge and Robotic UT supplier. 
• Design and execute a comprehensive study to determine how surface finish impacts Ultrasonic testing.
• Assist Level 3 NDE’s to draft and implement process controls for Immersion UT 
• Research study to catalogue shear wave velocities for specialty allows.  

Qualifications:

Required Skills

• Minimum Junior year standing pursuing an undergraduate degree in an engineering discipline with a NDE focus/minor
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of reading and interpreting technical drawings or specifications 
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (or other 3D modeling software)
• Demonstrated project management skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience with technical writing
• Application of NDE Methods
• Exposure to programming languages such as python
• Familiarity with Waygate ultrasonic flaw detectors

Additional Requirements

• Must be authorized to work anywhere in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Must be able to pass a 90 day head hair drug test today.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: M/F/Disabled/Vets encouraged to apply.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing