Summer 2027 Material Science/ Metallurgy Engineering Intern

Rome Metals, Inc.; Monroe (NC); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

ATI Specialty Materials invites applications for the Summer 2027 Material Science/ Metallurgy Engineering Intern position in Monroe, NC. As a Product Engineering Intern, you will transform alloy designs into manufacturable, high-performance products while applying your materials science or mechanical engineering background to real production environments.

You will work on optimizing processing parameters, standardizing heat treatment steps, and supporting metallurgy-related improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• GPA 3.0 or higher (preferred).
• Interest in product development, metallurgy, or high-performance alloy applications.
• Familiarity with Excel, data analysis tools, or metallurgical lab techniques.

Responsibilities

• Optimizing Boeing shapes processing parameters to support process performance and consistency.
• Standardizing reheat points for nickel shapes and rectangles.
• Supporting process improvement activities related to materials processing and metallurgy.
• Applying materials science and metallurgical concepts to hands-on manufacturing projects.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis tools

Metallurgical lab techniques

Education

B.S. in Materials Science & Engineering

B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering

GPA 3.0+

Job description

Summer 2027 Material Science/ Metallurgy Engineering Intern

#26-3307

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.

2027 Product Engineering Internship – ATI Specialty Materials

Locations: Monroe, NC

Program Duration: 10 Weeks | Summer 2027

Target Students: Rising Juniors & Seniors - Materials Science, Metallurgical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering

Transform Alloys Into Performance – Intern in Product Engineering at ATI

At ATI, we engineer specialty materials that power the next generation of aircraft, spacecraft, surgical implants, and energy systems. As a Product Engineering Intern, you’ll be part of the team that transforms alloy designs into manufacturable, high-performance products. You’ll apply your materials science or mechanical engineering background to optimize microstructure, improve product specifications, and enhance process capability in real production environments.

What You’ll Work On

Depending on your project assignment, you may:

• Optimizing Boeing shapes processing parameters to support process performance and consistency.
• Standardizing reheat points for nickel (Ni) shapes and rectangles.
• Supporting process improvement activities related to materials processing and metallurgy.
• Applying materials science and metallurgical concepts to hands-on manufacturing projects.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in materials processing and process metallurgy.
• Practical exposure to processing parameters and process standardization.
• Experience working with nickel shapes and rectangles and related manufacturing processes.
• Opportunities to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world manufacturing environment.
• Experience that aligns directly with potential Process Metallurgist opportunities at ATI after graduation.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Rising Junior or Senior pursuing a B.S. in:
• Materials Science & Engineering
• Metallurgical Engineering
• Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
• GPA of 3.0 or higher (preferred)
• Interest in product development, metallurgy, or high-performance alloy applications
• Familiarity with Excel, data analysis tools, or metallurgical lab techniques

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.

Status

Part-time

Work Arrangement

Onsite

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