Summer 2027 Mechanical Design Engineer Intern

ATI • Monroe, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Mechanical Design Engineer Intern, you’ll support projects that improve manufacturing equipment, processes, and safety across ATI’s Monroe operations. You’ll apply your engineering and CAD skills to real-world challenges involving equipment design, automation, reverse engineering, and process improvement.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Related Engineering discipline
• Basic experience with CAD software, such as: SolidWorks, Autodesk, Other comparable CAD platforms
• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in equipment design and manufacturing processes.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to apply engineering concepts to hands-on manufacturing and equipment challenges.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and other cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to work in a plant and manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support efforts to improve or automate portions of the chill plate removal process in Melt.
• Reverse engineer an ESR baseplate to support equipment design and engineering activities.
• Develop improvements to the safety of loading and unloading the Tank 3 mold cart into the tunnel.
• Provide general Monroe Operations project support based on departmental needs.
• Use CAD and engineering principles to support equipment improvements, modifications, and design projects.
• Collaborate with Operations and Engineering teams to identify problems and develop practical solutions.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience with mechanical design and engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Practical experience using CAD and reverse-engineering techniques to support equipment projects.
• Exposure to melt and ESR manufacturing operations and equipment.
• Experience working on projects focused on automation, equipment improvement, and workplace safety.
• Opportunities to collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and other cross-functional teams.
• Experience applying engineering principles to real-world manufacturing challenges.
• Potential opportunity to transition into a full-time ATI position, based on business needs and available positions.
• Career exposure aligned with potential opportunities in Design Engineering, Project Engineering, Process Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, Capital Engineering, and Engineering Leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed