Summer 2027 Process Engineering Intern

Assistance Technique Internationale; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Career opportunities

Job summary

Assistance Technique Internationale (ATI) seeks a Process Engineering Intern focused on Melt Process Engineering to support the melting and refinement of titanium, nickel, and specialty alloys within our manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with experienced engineers and operators to improve throughput, reduce defects, and drive process efficiency on furnaces used for high‑value materials.

This internship offers hands-on project work, guidance from ATI leaders, and exposure to

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS degree in engineering disciplines with strong academic standing.
• Willingness to engage in hands-on manufacturing projects and data analysis.
• Interest in process engineering and material processing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support melt process engineering tasks for titanium, nickel, and specialty alloys.
• Assist with process studies on plasma cold hearth and vacuum arc remelt furnaces.
• Collaborate with engineers to improve throughput and reduce defects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Python

Excel

Data analysis

Education

Metallurgical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Materials Science & Engineering

Other related Engineering disciplines

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Excel

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.

Where Heat Meets Precision - Forge Your Future with ATI

ATI transforms metal into mission-critical components that power aerospace, defense, energy, and medical innovation. As a Process Engineering Intern focused on Melt Process Engineering, you'll support the formulating, primary melting, and final melting of titanium, nickel, and specialty alloys-playing a direct role in how high-value materials are produced for high-performance products.

You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers and operators to improve throughput, reduce defects, and drive process efficiency on assets such as plasma cold hearth furnaces, vacuum arc remelt furnaces, and raw material control systems.

What You'll Work On

Internship projects may include:

• Supporting raw material barcoding functional requirements and related process improvements.


• Assisting with Master Powder Blending BOSS formulation projects.


• Participating in a Load Station table vibration study to support engineering and process improvement efforts.


• Applying engineering knowledge to hands-on projects within the manufacturing environment.


• Working with the engineering team to establish project goals, complete milestones, and provide meaningful project results.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience with engineering projects in a manufacturing environment.


• Exposure to raw material processing, powder blending, and equipment/process studies.


• Experience applying engineering principles to real-world plant projects.


• Collaboration with plant leadership, engineering, and cross-functional teams.


• Guidance and mentorship from ATI leaders and engineering professionals.


• Opportunity to build technical knowledge through meaningful project work and learning sessions.


• Potential consideration for a full-time Process Engineering position after graduation

Basic Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a BS. degree in:
  
  
  
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  
  
  • Chemical Engineering
  
  
  • Mechanical Engineering
  
  
  • Materials Science & Engineering
  
  
  • Other related Engineering disciplines
  
  
  • Strong academic standing
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interest in process engineering and manufacturing operations


• Interest in raw material processing, powder blending, and manufacturing processes


• Familiarity with:
  
  
  
  • Data collection and analysis
  
  
  • Functional requirements and process documentation
  
  
  • Vibration studies and process improvement
  
  
  
  


• Ability to work effectively in a plant and shop-floor environment


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills


• Ability to participate in hands-on engineering projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams


• Familiarity with:
  
  
  
  • Excel, Python, or Minitab/JMP for data analysis
  
  
  • Stress-strain behavior, microstructure-property relationships, and process modeling
  
  
  
  

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.