Intern- Materials R&D Engineering

Company: Ball Corporation

Location:

Westminster, CO, US, 80021

Date: Oct 8, 2025

Job Category: Administration/ Business Support

Req. ID: 45572

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.

Further your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminum packaging. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team, and make a difference in your professional development, the community, and around the globe!

Ball is thrilled to receive Newsweek's 2023 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplace award! As a sustainable product leader, we have over 16,000 global team members. From endlessly recyclable aluminum cans, and cups, to aerosol bottles, our goal is to contribute to a better community, society, and world.

Position Overview:

Our internship program is designed for students enrolled in an accredited university or college who are interested in developing on-the-job skills, experiences and insights that last a lifetime. Over the course of 10 weeks, you will have opportunities to learn about several areas of our business, network and collaborate with Ball leaders, and get involved in challenging project work.

The Materials Research & Development (R&D) Engineering Intern will gain practical experience in the manufacture, product development and application of metal containers across a global R&D organization.

What You’ll Do:

Learn and apply detailed laboratory methods to monitor, measure and analyze package /product performance.
Support multi-national team of Principle/Senior/Engineers and Managers on product development efforts.
Contribute to a multidisciplinary project load with Mechanical Engineers, Chemists, Food scientists, Metallurgists, Industrial Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers.
Hands-on contributions to ongoing and continuous improvement efforts within the analytical and product development workload (Electro Impedance Spectroscopy – EIS, Environmentally controlled filling, Gauge R&R, Method validation).
Generate laboratory data, analysis and reporting from (chemical, analytical, metallurgical and pilot facilities).
Attend professional development activities, including a professional development week at our corporate headquarters in Colorado.

What We Are Seeking:

Current students pursuing a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Science, Chemistry, Metallurgy, Materials Science or a related discipline at an accredited 4-year college or university.
Completed at least one year of coursework with a graduation date of December 2026 or later.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Proficiency in basic mathematical calculations and engineering principles.
Familiarity and willingness to apply basic statistical analysis principles to experimental data.
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
Understanding of basic hand tools and mechanical systems.
Willingness to learn new tools, processes, and technologies.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to follow detailed instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
Collaborative work approach and ability to work as a team and across multiple areas.
Ability to work with confidential and proprietary information with integrity.
Demonstrated professionalism, ethical conduct, and commitment to continuous learning.

What You’ll Gain:

Hands-on product development experience in a global innovation environment.
Mentorship and guidance from experienced leaders.
Exposure to multiple areas of within a global manufacturing business and professional networking opportunities.
A potential pathway for full-time consideration post-graduation.

Compensation & Benefits

$27/ hour
May be eligible for additional housing benefits

When submitting your application to Ball, we encourage you to emphasize your skills, experience, and qualifications that align with the role. Under Colorado, California, Connecticut, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania law, you have the right to exclude or redact age-related details—such as your date of birth, school attendance dates, or graduation dates—from your resume, cover letter, CV, or other supporting documents (e.g., transcripts, certificates).

Ball Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody. All qualified job applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, aboriginality, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, age, political affiliation or any other non-merit characteristic.

When you join Ball you belong to a team of over 16,000 members worldwide. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminum cans, cups to aerosol bottles that enable our customers to contribute to a better world.

Each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion which is the foundation of our culture of belonging.

Everyone at Ball is making a difference by doing what we love. Because what we create may change, but what we will always make is a difference.

Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems.
No agencies please.