Summer 2027 Process Engineer - Metallurgy Intern

aticareers; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

ATI Specialty Materials in Monroe, NC invites rising sophomores, juniors and seniors pursuing Materials Science and Engineering to apply for a 10-week Process Metallurgist Internship in Summer 2027. You will work alongside experienced metallurgists and operations teams to analyze process data and support targeted process improvements across Monroe’s presses, forges, and billet conditioning.

You will gain hands-on experience in titanium processing, hot working, forging and billet conditioning,

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Materials Science & Engineering.
• Sophomore year completed; rising juniors and seniors preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze titanium hot working processes and relate changes to microstructure and testing.
• Perform process audits of Monroe operations to evaluate execution and compliance.
• Analyze Radial Forge output to identify forging-force reductions.
• Support process optimization across nickel, titanium, and specialty steel alloys.
• Prepare and present findings to peers and leadership.

Skills

Metallurgy

Materials Science

Data analysis

Process auditing

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in Materials Science & Engineering

Metallurgical Engineering

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 Process Metallurgist Internship - ATI Specialty Materials

Location: Monroe, NC - Billet Conditioning

Program Duration: 10 Weeks | Summer 2027

Target Students: Rising Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors - Materials Science & Engineering

Turn Metallurgy Into Manufacturing Impact - Intern in Process Metallurgy at ATI

At ATI, we engineer specialty materials that power the next generation of aircraft, spacecraft, surgical implants, and energy systems. As a Process Metallurgist Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience applying fundamental metallurgy to real-world manufacturing processes. You’ll work alongside experienced metallurgists and operations teams to analyze process data, evaluate microstructural changes, identify improvement opportunities, and support process optimization across Monroe’s Press, Radial Forge, and Conditioning operations.

What You’ll Work On

Depending on your project assignment, you may:

• Analyze titanium hot working processes by correlating changes such as reduced furnace soak times and modified reduction schedules with microstructural changes and their impact on product testing and RFT.
• Perform process audits of standardized tasks within the Monroe Press, Radial Forge, and Conditioning areas to evaluate operator execution, process compliance, and opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze Radial Forge output and process data to identify reduction schedules associated with excessive forging forces
• Apply metallurgical knowledge and data analysis to support process optimization and manufacturing improvements across nickel, titanium, and specialty steel alloy groups.
• Prepare and present project findings and recommendations to peers and leadership.

What You’ll Gain

1. Hands-on experience applying metallurgy and materials science to real-world manufacturing processes.
2. Practical knowledge of titanium processing, hot working, forging, and billet conditioning.
3. Experience with statistical and process data analysis to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
4. Exposure to process auditing, standardized work, and manufacturing process improvement.
5. Experience solving technical problems in a manufacturing environment.
6. Opportunities to develop technical report-out and presentation skills with peers and executive personnel.
7. Experience working both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
8. A stronger understanding of how materials science concepts translate into finished-product performance and manufacturing results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in:
  • Materials Science & Engineering
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Related Materials or Metallurgy discipline
• Completion of at least sophomore year of study required; rising juniors and seniors preferred.
• Understanding of basic metallurgy and materials science principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in manufacturing, metalworking, and process improvement.
• Ability to analyze statistical/process data and identify trends.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing

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.