Summer 2027 Research and Development Intern

Assistance Technique Internationale; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

ATI Specialty Materials is offering a 10-week Research and Development/Data Science internship in Monroe, NC. Rising juniors, seniors, or master's candidates in materials science, mechanical engineering, or data science will gain hands-on experience in characterization, heat treatment, forging, rolling, and R&D activities related to nickel-base superalloy and titanium alloy systems.

The program emphasizes applying classroom knowledge to real-world materials engineering challenges and may align

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Materials Science & Engineering.
• Familiarity with Python, R, or MATLAB for modeling or data analysis.
• Metallurgical testing methods, forging/heat treat fundamentals.
• Tools such as Excel, JMP, Minitab, ImageJ, or CAD/FEA software.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Python

R

MATLAB

Strong written and verbal skills

Process-structure-property

Intelligent manufacturing

Education

Materials Science & Engineering

Tools

Excel

JMP

Minitab

ImageJ

CAD/FEA

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

Location: Monroe, NC

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

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in:
  • 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.

*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.