2027 Process Engineering Internship - Melt

Assistance Technique Internationale; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

ATI Specialty Materials is seeking a Process Engineering Intern for its Monroe, NC location. You will work with Operations and Engineering teams to improve manufacturing processes, strengthen quality, and address real-world production challenges.

The program is 10 weeks in Summer 2027, serving as a hands-on pathway to future opportunities in process engineering. Ideal candidates are pursuing degrees in Materials Science, Mechanical, or Metallurgical/Industrial Engineering with an emphasis on

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or graduate degree in Materials Science, Mechanical, Met/Industrial or Manufacturing fields with GPA 3.0+ preferred.
• Strong interest in thermo-mechanical processing of metals.
• Experience with data analysis tools is preferred.
• Willingness to work in plant/shop-floor environments.

Responsibilities

• Work with Operations and Engineering to improve manufacturing processes.
• Develop measurement tools for quality and equipment alignment on the shop floor.
• Identify process improvement opportunities during ESR startup.
• Analyze process data to identify trends and variations.
• Develop or improve standard operating procedures for manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with Teams to investigate issues and propose practical solutions.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Investigative failure analysis

Materials science principles

Team collaboration

Education

Materials Science & Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Metallurgical Engineering

Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Excel

Python

Minitab/JMP

Job description

2027 Process Engineering Internship - ATI Specialty Materials

Locations: Monroe, NC

Program Duration: 10 Weeks | Summer 2027

Target Students: Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

Turn Materials Science Into Manufacturing Impact - Intern in Process Engineering at ATI

At ATI, we engineer specialty materials that power the next generation of aircraft, spacecraft, surgical implants, and energy systems. As a Process Engineering Intern, you'll work alongside Operations and Engineering teams to improve manufacturing processes, strengthen quality consistency, and solve real-world production challenges. You'll apply your engineering background to projects that deliver measurable impact on the manufacturing floor.

What You'll Work On

• Partner with the Operations team to create visual standards for quality metrics on the shop floor and refresh operating requirements.
• Develop a measurement tool for Technology and Maintenance to check VAR furnace tilt and alignment, helping prevent misaligned melting and potential furnace damage.
• Identify process improvement opportunities during ESR startup to improve consistency and manufacturing performance.
• Analyze process data to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and potential sources of variation.
• Develop or improve standard operating procedures to support consistent execution of manufacturing processes.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering teams to investigate process issues and develop practical solutions.

What You'll Gain

1. Hands-on experience in manufacturing process engineering within ATI's Monroe VIM and Remelt operations.
2. Practical experience with data analysis, problem solving, and investigative failure analysis.
3. Exposure to nickel melting technologies, including VIM, VAR, and ESR processes.
4. Experience developing standard operating procedures and visual standards that improve quality consistency and execution.
5. Opportunities to apply materials science principles to real-world manufacturing challenges.
6. Collaboration with both Operations and Engineering teams on projects designed to deliver measurable impact in a short period of time.
7. Potential opportunity to transition into a full-time Process Engineer position at ATI after graduation.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. or Graduate candidate in:
• Materials Science & Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Metallurgical Engineering
• Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering
• GPA of 3.0+ (preferred)
• Strong interest in thermo-mechanical processing of metals
• Familiarity with:
• Excel, Python, or Minitab/JMP for data analysis
• Stress-strain behavior, microstructure-property relationships, and process modeling
• Ability to work in plant and shop-floor environments

We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science.

Our advanced, integrated process technologies and proven performers give us a tremendous competitive advantage. When customers systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer -- anywhere on, above or below the earth -- ATI is proven to perform.

It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions. ATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected be federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.