2026 Process Engineering Internship

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2026 Process Engineering Internship - Hot Working Focus

Location: Monroe, NC | Richburg, SC
Program Duration: 10 Weeks | Full-Time | Paid
Eligible Students: Rising Juniors & Seniors in Materials Science, Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Industrial Engineering

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 Hot Working, you'll support the forging, rolling, and forming of titanium, nickel, and specialty alloys-playing a direct role in how high-value materials are shaped into high-performance products.

You'll collaborate with experienced engineers and operators to improve throughput, reduce defects, and drive process efficiency on assets such as open die presses, radial forges, and rolling mills.

What You'll Work On

Internship projects may include:

• Analyzing process data (force, temperature, time, hammer settings) to identify yield improvement opportunities.
• Supporting trials to optimize reduction sequences, strain rates, or bar profiles for specific alloy grades.
• Assisting in root cause analysis of cracking, grain flow anomalies, or mechanical property deviations.
• Evaluating and improving standard work procedures, including material handling and reheating practices.
• Participating in forging/rolling trials for new products or flow path qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. candidate in:




• Materials Science & Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Metallurgical Engineering
• Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering




• GPA of 3.0+ (preferred)
• Strong interest in thermo-mechanical processing of metals
• Familiarity with:




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




• Ability to work in plant and shop-floor environments

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on exposure to hot working operations, from ingot to billet to bar
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams including Technology, Operations, and Quality
• Experience with real-world production data, forging mechanics, and heat transfer principles
• Mentorship from ATI engineers and leadership visibility
• Consideration for return internships or full-time rotational opportunities

Timeline

*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.