Summer 2027 Research and Development Intern

Rome Metals, Inc.; Monroe (NC); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

ATI Specialty Materials invites applicants for the Summer 2027 Research and Development Intern role in Materials Science/Data Science. The 10-week program targets rising juniors, seniors, or master's candidates in materials science, mechanical engineering, or data science.

The intern will gain hands-on experience in R&D projects, including microstructural studies and heat treatment of nickel- and titanium-based alloys.

Qualifications

• Materials Science & Engineering program enrolled or degree in progress.
• Familiarity with Python, R, or MATLAB for modeling or data analysis (Data Science).
• Metallurgical testing methods, forging/heat treat fundamentals (R&D).
• Tools such as Excel, JMP, Minitab, ImageJ, or CAD/FEA software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in process-structure-property relationships or intelligent manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct microstructural characterization of novel titanium alloys.
• Support heat treatment studies of nickel and titanium alloys.
• Participate in hot working trials, including forging and rolling of nickel and titanium alloys.
• Support R&D activities involving nickel-base superalloy and titanium alloy systems.
• Apply materials science concepts to hands-on R&D projects and materials processing activities.

Skills

Materials Science & Engineering

Python, R, or MATLAB

Strong communication skills

Process-structure-property concepts

Education

Materials Science & Engineering

Tools

Excel

JMP

Minitab

ImageJ

CAD/FEA software

Job description

Summer 2027 Research and Development Intern

#26-3308

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 Research and Development/Data Science Internship – ATI Specialty Materials

Program Duration: 10 Weeks | Summer 2026

Target Students: Rising Juniors, Seniors, or Master’s Candidates – Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Data Science

Innovate Where Metal Meets Intelligence

At ATI, we engineer specialty materials that power the next generation of aircraft, spacecraft, surgical implants, and energy systems. As a Research and Development/Data Science Intern, you’ll gain hands‑on experience supporting materials research and development projects. You’ll apply your materials science, engineering, or data science background to study advanced alloy systems and support the development and processing of high-performance materials.

What You’ll Work On

Depending on your project assignment, you may:

• Conducting microstructural characterization of novel titanium alloys.
• Supporting heat treatment studies of nickel and titanium alloys.
• Participating in hot working trials, including forging and rolling of nickel and titanium alloys.
• Supporting research and development activities involving nickel‑base superalloy and titanium alloy systems.
• Applying materials science and engineering concepts to hands‑on R&D projects and materials processing activities.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands‑on experience in materials research and development.
• Practical exposure to nickel‑base superalloy and titanium alloy systems.
• Experience with microstructural characterization, heat treatment, forging, and rolling.
• Opportunities to apply classroom knowledge to real‑world materials engineering challenges.
• Experience that aligns with potential Engineer or Product/Process Engineer opportunities at ATI after graduation.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Materials Science & Engineering
• Familiarity with:
• Python, R, or MATLAB for modeling or data analysis (Data Science)
• Metallurgical testing methods, forging/heat treat fundamentals (R&D)
• Tools such as Excel, JMP, Minitab, ImageJ, or CAD/FEA software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in process-structure-property relationships or intelligent 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.

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Status

Part-time

Work Arrangement

Onsite

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