Quality Control Intern - San Diego

Argen Corporation

Jun 19, 2024

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Engineering
San Diego

Requirements

(Preferred) candidates that are currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in a relevant field (e.g., Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering).
Basic understanding of analytical testing and quality control principles.
Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Willingness to work on-site with no hybrid options available.
Proactive approach with a high energy level and a sense of urgency to accomplish tasks.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
Ability to thrive in both team-oriented environments and independent work settings.
Ability to learn technical concepts by reading work instructions and standard operating procedures and completing on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

Learn to operate a variety of advanced test equipment, including ceramic dilatometer, Spectrophotometer, and X-Ray wavelength spectrometer.
Learn the principles of thermal expansion measurement and material behavior analysis.
Gain skills in measuring light absorption and reflectance properties of materials.
Acquire knowledge in elemental analysis and material composition determination.
Understand the methodologies for analyzing test results obtained from the various equipment.
Learn to interpret data and identify key trends and deviations that impact material quality.
Understand the methodologies for analyzing test results obtained from the various equipment.
Learn to interpret data and identify key trends and deviations that impact material quality.
Other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What kind of training will the Quality Control Intern receive?

The intern will receive training in operating specialized equipment, preparing samples, and analyzing test results used in the quality control of materials.

What responsibilities will the Quality Control Intern have?

The intern will assist the Quality Control team in conducting advanced analytical testing, operating equipment, preparing samples, and analyzing test results.

Will the Quality Control Intern have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience?

Yes, the intern will gain hands-on experience with advanced analytical testing equipment and methodologies used in quality control.

Argen Corporation

Manufacturing & Electronics

Industry

201-500

Employees

1983

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Argen Corporation is the world’s largest manufacturer of precious dental gold alloys, leader in zirconia manufacturing, and leading innovator of digital dentistry solutions and scrap refining services. With more than 50 years serving the dental industry, Argen now distributes to more than 100 countries with subsidiaries in Canada, China, Germany and the United Kingdom. Argen enables dental labs of all sizes to integrate digital into every aspect of their workflow by offering a wide range of digitally-produced products and services. Argen is proud to be a family-owned American company that manufactures the highest quality products in the US and is dedicated to treating customers like family.