Job title: R&D Summer Intern
Travel Required: 0%
Department: Research & Development
Location: York, PA
Time Frame: 10 Weeks

About RHI Magnesita

RHI Magnesita is the leading global supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems and solutions which are critical for high-temperature processes exceeding 1,200°C in a wide range of industries, including steel, cement, non-ferrous metals, and glass. With a vertically integrated value chain, from raw materials to refractory products and full performance-based solutions, RHI Magnesita serves customers around the world, with around 15,000 employees in 47 production sites, 7 recycling facilities, and more than 70 sales offices. RHI Magnesita intends to build on its leadership in revenue, scale, product portfolio, and diversified geographic presence to expand further in high growth markets.

About the opportunity
The Research & Development team is looking for a Summer Intern to support its York, PA lab facility. This position will support the day-to-day functions of the lab, focusing on the testing of refractory products and raw materials. Tasks include, but are not limited to:
▪Grain size distribution analysis of refractory products and raw materials.
▪Chemical analysis by x-ray fluorescence techniques.
▪Sample preparation for various testing methods.
▪Physical testing (strength, density, porosity, etc.) for various refractory types.

About you:
In addition to being enrolled in a technical, engineering, or chemistry discipline, you also have:
▪Desire to work in a research or manufacturing environment.
▪Willingness to learn new test methods and analytical skills.
▪Ability work with high-temperature test equipment.
▪Ability to work in potentially dusty environments.
▪Good communication skills.
▪A high school diploma or equivalent.

EEO Statement
RHI Magnesita is an equal opportunity employer and employs individuals regardless of race, sex, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, physical handicap, age, marital status or other protected class status pursuant to applicable law. RHI Magnesita does not reject employees, or otherwise deem employees unacceptable, or take any other action for any reason prohibited by federal, state or local laws including, but not limited to, laws pertaining to employment discrimination or employee safety. In addition, RHI Magnesita does not tolerate unlawful harassment or retaliation, and abides by all applicable laws related to sexual or other forms of harassment and all laws regarding retaliation.

Disclaimer
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, skills and responsibilities of the job. May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.