Process Metallurgy Intern

Carpenter Technology•Reading, PA

3d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Hi, I’m Artemis, looking for a Summer 2026 Process Metallurgy Intern. Who Am I? I am a driven team leader of the Process metallurgy group who likes to use a boots on the ground and data driven approach to solving complex problems. What Do We Do? Business Unit: Process Metallurgy The Process Metallurgy team is responsible for all hot working operation at the reading plant. This includes the 4500 Ton Press, Rotary Forge, Hot rolling Mill, Hot Strip Mill, Hand Mills, Heat Treatment, Billet Conditioning, And Forged Bar Finishing. Ongoing Projects The Process Metallurgy Team takes a leadership role in problem solving all the top material quality related issues in all grades we produce. This gives a unique opportunity to apply many of the metallurgical principles taught in engineering classes in a real manufacturing environment. Your Role as an Intern You will be a part of a dynamic team, supporting the following tasks: This intern will be assigned projects focused on quality in both the Hot Rolling and Annealing areas. These projects will be centered around a data driven approach to material quality and process reliability. The process metallurgy team is responsible for maintaining and problem solving the processes that produce all of our alloys the company makes at the Reading Plant. Our Value Proposition - This position will allow you to develop and build expertise in the following core skills: Adaptability – You will track, prioritize, and drive multiple concurrent projects to success, while working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Problem Solving – Develop your critical thinking and analytical skills to assess safety in the manufacturing environment, recommend solutions or next steps, and identify best practices to achieve the value of ZERO injuries. Active Learner – Ability and appetite to learn quickly is critical as you expand your knowledge and build your skill sets. Communication – Create effective verbal and written communications in and across project teams. Organize and present results to small and large audiences throughout the organization. Collaboration – You will work closely with multiple departments and teams on the manufacturing floor, requiring strong partnership skills.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program majoring in Materials Science or Metallurgical Engineering
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Willing and able to work on-site at our Reading, PA location.
Applicants MUST be US Citizens or Green Card Holders due to Carpenter’s government contracts.

Nice To Haves

Willing to learn, self-motivated, inquisitive, and willing to work in a manufacturing environment
Candidates should have proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and have some knowledge of statistics.

Responsibilities

assigned projects focused on quality in both the Hot Rolling and Annealing areas
projects will be centered around a data driven approach to material quality and process reliability
maintaining and problem solving the processes that produce all of our alloys the company makes at the Reading Plant