2027 Process Engineering Internship – VIM
ATI•Monroe, NC
•Onsite
About The Position
This internship focuses on Process Engineering within ATI's Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM) area. The intern will work directly with Operations and Engineering teams to enhance process consistency, quality, and furnace performance. The role involves applying engineering and materials science knowledge to hands-on projects related to nickel melting technologies, process optimization, and furnace operations.
Requirements
- Ability to work in plant and shop-floor environments
Nice To Haves
- B.S. or Graduate 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
- Familiarity with: Stress-strain behavior, microstructure-property relationships, and process modeling
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Operations team to create visual standards for quality metrics on the VIM shop floor.
- Update the VIM Can-Up MIS to optimize the sequence of elemental additions using thermodynamic and chemical modeling.
- Conduct refractory trials for new suppliers and document VIM furnace liner health to support furnace performance and reliability.
- Analyze process information to identify opportunities to improve melt quality and consistency.
- Support the development and documentation of standard operating procedures for VIM processes.
- Partner with Operations and Engineering teams to investigate process conditions and develop practical solutions.
Benefits
- Potential opportunity to transition into a full-time Process Engineer position at ATI after graduation.
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Career Level
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