Summer 2027 Powder Processing Engineering Intern

Atimaterials; Monroe, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ATI Specialty Materials in North Carolina invites applications for a Summer 2027 Powder Processing Engineering Intern. This 10-week internship offers hands-on experience in powder processing and materials manufacturing, with close collaboration with Engineering and Operations teams on real projects.

You will work on material characterization, process analysis, and process development, gaining exposure to automation initiatives and quality improvements while developing practical engineering

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in powder processing, materials manufacturing, and process improvement.
• Ability to analyze data and evaluate process performance.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to work in a manufacturing and plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and analyze seeded heat compacts using BPO materials to support an updated fingerprint database.
• Develop a process to limit open-air dumping of revert powder from screening to VIM.
• Support implementation of the auto-feed program in screening to improve process efficiency and consistency.
• Analyze process and material data to identify opportunities for quality and process improvement.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations teams to develop and implement practical improvements to powder processing operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to apply engineering principles to real-world manufacturing challenges.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving

Communication and collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Materials Science & Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Summer 2027 Powder Processing Engineering Intern

#26-3324

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 Powder Processing Process Engineering Internship – ATI Specialty Materials

Program Duration: 10 Weeks | Summer 2027

Target Students: Graduate and Undergraduate students currently pursuing Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related Engineering disciplines

Optimize Powder Processing – 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 Powder Processing Process Engineering Intern, you’ll work alongside Engineering and Operations teams to improve powder processing operations, develop innovative process solutions, and support automation initiatives. You’ll apply your engineering knowledge to hands‑on projects focused on material characterization, process improvement, and manufacturing efficiency.

What You’ll Work On

Depending on your project assignment, you may:

• Create and analyze seeded heat compacts using BPO materials to support an updated fingerprint database.
• Develop a process to limit open‑air dumping of revert powder from screening to VIM.
• Support implementation of the auto‑feed program in screening to improve process efficiency and consistency.
• Analyze process and material data to identify opportunities for quality and process improvement.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations teams to develop and implement practical improvements to powder processing operations.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands‑on experience with powder processing and specialty materials manufacturing.
• Practical experience with material characterization, process analysis, and process development.
• Exposure to screening, revert powder handling, and VIM processes.
• Experience supporting automation and process efficiency initiatives.
• Opportunities to apply engineering principles to real‑world manufacturing challenges.
• Experience collaborating with Engineering and Operations teams on process improvement projects.
• Experience analyzing materials and process data to support quality, consistency, and operational improvements.
• Potential opportunity to transition into a full‑time Process Engineering or related Engineering position at ATI after graduation.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in:
  • Materials Science & Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Related Engineering discipline
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Interest in powder processing, materials manufacturing, and process improvement.
• Ability to analyze data and evaluate process performance.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Engineering and Operations teams.
• Willingness to work in a manufacturing and plant environment.

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.

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Status

Full-time

Work Arrangement

Onsite

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