Summer 2027 Intern - Electrical Engineer

Assistance Technique Internationale; Brackenridge (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Assistance Technique Internationale (ATI) invites applications for an Electrical Engineer Intern at our Brackenridge, PA facility. You will gain hands-on experience with electrical systems, controls, equipment reliability, and maintenance in an industrial setting.

Under supervision, you will assist with troubleshooting, develop drawings and schematics, analyze performance data, and support safety, reliability, and continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a 4-year degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Eligible to become a rising Junior by Summer 2027.
• Hands-on electrical and controls experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist design and improvement of electrical systems.
• Help troubleshoot electrical equipment and failures.
• Support PLC/HMI and control projects under supervision.
• Update electrical drawings and schematics.
• Collect equipment performance data and analyze trends.
• Participate in safety, reliability, and maintenance initiatives.

Skills

Hands-on electrical

Controls experience

Industrial networks

PLC/HMI exposure

MS Office

Education

Pursuing B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

LabVIEW

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.

Position Summary

ATI is seeking an Electrical Engineer Intern for our Brackenridge Operations in the Hot Rolling Process Facility (HRPF). The successful candidate will provide engineering support within an industrial manufacturing environment while gaining practical, hands‑on experience with electrical systems, controls, equipment reliability, maintenance, and improvement projects.

Working under the guidance of experienced engineers and technical personnel, the successful candidate will assist with troubleshooting electrical equipment, evaluating electrical and control systems, analyzing equipment performance, and supporting projects designed to improve safety, reliability, productivity, and operational efficiency.

This position provides exposure to industrial electrical equipment and manufacturing processes and requires regular interaction with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, Safety, and other departments.

Possible Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the design, evaluation, modification, and improvement of industrial electrical equipment and systems.
• Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of electrical equipment failures and recurring maintenance issues.
• Assist with electrical and controls-related projects involving equipment installation, modification, repair, and replacement.
• Assist with the development and updating of electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment layouts, and other technical documentation.
• Support the evaluation of motors, motor controls, variable frequency drives (VFDs), power distribution equipment, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Assist with programmable logic controller (PLC), human-machine interface (HMI), and industrial automation projects under appropriate supervision.
• Collect and analyze equipment performance, maintenance, and operating data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Participate in equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and predictive maintenance initiatives.
• Assist with developing equipment specifications, scopes of work, cost estimates, and project documentation.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, testing, and startup activities.
• Work with Maintenance and Operations personnel to identify electrical equipment problems and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, equipment reliability, productivity, quality, and cost reduction.
• Assist with evaluating electrical components, replacement parts, equipment, and vendor proposals.
• Maintain electrical drawings, equipment records, technical files, and project documentation.
• Prepare technical reports, project updates, presentations, and engineering recommendations.
• Participate in safety reviews, project meetings, equipment inspections, and other engineering activities.
• Perform other engineering duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently attending accredited 4-year college with a major in Electrical Engineering.
• Candidate must be at least a rising Junior by Summer 2027

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship, co-op, manufacturing, maintenance, or other industrial experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Hands‑on electrical, controls, automation, or technical experience.
• Familiarity with industrial electrical equipment, including motors, drives, transformers, switchgear, motor control centers (MCCs), circuit protection, instrumentation, sensors, and control systems.
• Exposure to PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, automation systems, or process controls.
• Familiarity with electrical preventive/predictive maintenance, reliability engineering, failure analysis, or root‑cause analysis.
• Basic knowledge of applicable electrical safety practices and industry standards.
• Knowledge of basic project management and continuous improvement principles.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to work in both office and industrial environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

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.