2027 Process Engineering Internship – VIM

Assistance Technique Internationale; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

ATI Specialty Materials in Monroe, NC invites energetic students in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering to join the 2027 Summer Process Engineering Internship. You will work with Operations and Engineering on Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM) projects to improve melt quality, furnace performance, and process consistency.

Gain hands-on experience with VIM and nickel melting technologies, apply thermodynamic modeling, and contribute to SOP development.

Qualifications

• GPA 3.0+ preferred.
• Strong interest in thermo-mechanical processing of metals.
• Familiarity with Excel, Python, or Minitab/JMP for data analysis.
• Knowledge of stress-strain behavior, microstructure-property relationships, and process modeling.
• Ability to work in plant and shop-floor environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Operations team to create visual standards for quality metrics on the VIM shop floor.
• Update the VIM Can-Up MIS to optimize the sequence of elemental additions using thermodynamic and chemical modeling.
• Conduct refractory trials for new suppliers and document VIM furnace liner health to support furnace performance and reliability.
• Analyze process information to identify opportunities to improve melt quality and consistency.
• Support the development and documentation of standard operating procedures for VIM processes.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering teams to investigate process conditions and develop practical solutions.

Skills

Thermo-mechanical processing

Data analysis

Education

Materials Science & Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Metallurgical Engineering

Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Excel

Python

Minitab/JMP

Job description

Proven to Perform. From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform -- and so is our team. We're hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us.

Proven to Perform. From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform -- and so is our team. We're hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us.

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

At ATI, we engineer specialty materials that power the next generation of aircraft, spacecraft, surgical implants, and energy systems. As a VIM Process Engineering Intern, you’ll work directly with Operations and Engineering teams in ATI’s Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM) area to improve process consistency, quality, and furnace performance. You’ll apply your engineering and materials science knowledge to hands‑on projects involving nickel melting technologies, process optimization, and furnace operations.

What You’ll Work On

• Partner with the Operations team to create visual standards for quality metrics on the VIM shop floor.
• Update the VIM Can‑Up MIS to optimize the sequence of elemental additions using thermodynamic and chemical modeling.
• Conduct refractory trials for new suppliers and document VIM furnace liner health to support furnace performance and reliability.
• Analyze process information to identify opportunities to improve melt quality and consistency.
• Support the development and documentation of standard operating procedures for VIM processes.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering teams to investigate process conditions and develop practical solutions.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands‑on experience with Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM) and nickel melting technologies.
• Practical experience applying materials science principles, thermodynamic concepts, and chemical modeling to manufacturing processes.
• Experience with data analysis, process optimization, and problem solving in a production environment.
• Exposure to refractory materials, furnace liner health, and furnace performance.
• Experience developing visual standards and standard operating procedures that improve quality consistency and execution.
• Opportunities to work directly with Operations and Engineering teams on projects that deliver measurable impact to the VIM area.
• Experience conducting investigative failure analysis and process improvement in a manufacturing environment.
• 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

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.