Summary

The global leader in industrial process fluids, we continually improve and innovate so our customers can stay ahead in a changing world. If it’s made of metal, if it’s rolled, cut, drawn or cast, Quaker Houghton is there, optimizing processes, reducing costs, advancing safety and sustainability …and driving progress. We are seeking a co-op for 6 months beginning in May who will be working with support from the entire MW COI group, the primary area of study will be to conduct a project to further study the machining of 17-4 PH and duplex stainless steels, two materials which find wide use in fabrication of parts for use in EVs.

Job Responsibilities

• Literature review and study of past machining of these materials
• Development of model fluids enabling study of fluid composition effects on stainless steel machining (base oil viscosity, ester content and phosphorus additive content – likely compositional variables)
• Develop design of experiments to study the effects of fluid composition variables on machinability
• Define the machining operation, conditions and tooling to use in the machining tests
• Collect and measure performance parameters (cutting forces, machined finish, tool wear, part dimensional accuracy)
• From DOE and performance parameters measured – present conclusions on study
• Utilizing new metallurgical sample prep equipment, prepare metallurgical samples and conduct microstructural analysis of both workpiece materials.
• Write a short final report
• Present project results in a final project presentation (internal)

Qualifications

• Current 2^nd or 3^rd year student pursuing their Bachelor’s degree Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.
• Attention to detail
• Organized
• Able to multi-task and work on several projects at a time.
• Ability to analyze data in excel efficiently and present data in organized way

Quaker Houghton is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who need assistance applying for a position may email OneHR@quakerhoughton.com.