Summer 2027 Intern - Metallurgical R&D
About The Position
ATI is seeking a Research and Development Intern for Summer 2027, based at its Natrona Heights Operations. The intern will support engineering and technical teams in a heavy industrial metals manufacturing environment. The position is designed for students pursuing a degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical field. The intern will assist with laboratory testing, process evaluations, material analysis, and continuous improvement projects supporting product quality, process efficiency, and new product development. The intern will gain hands-on experience in industrial research and development, materials testing, process improvement, technical problem-solving, and heavy manufacturing operations, applying classroom knowledge to real-world engineering and materials science challenges. ATI does not provide immigration sponsorship for its positions and provides equal employment opportunities, with reasonable accommodations available for applicants participating in the hiring process upon request.
Requirements
- Currently attending an accredited four-year college and pursuing a bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
- Strong interest in metals manufacturing, materials processing, product development, or industrial research.
- Basic understanding of chemistry, material properties, thermodynamics, phase transformations, or mechanical testing concepts.
- Ability to collect, organize, and analyze technical data.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Prior laboratory, manufacturing, or research experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Support research and development projects related to metals processing, alloy development, heat treatment, melting, rolling, finishing, or product performance.
- Conduct laboratory testing and analysis of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
- Assist with sample preparation, chemical analysis, mechanical testing, metallographic evaluation, and data collection.
- Analyze test results and process data to identify trends, performance issues, or opportunities for improvement.
- Support investigations related to product quality, process variation, material properties, or customer requirements.
- Work with engineers, metallurgists, chemists, and operations personnel to evaluate process changes and technical solutions.
- Assist with documenting experiments, test procedures, technical findings, and project results.
- Participate in plant trials, process audits, and production support activities as needed.
- Follow safety procedures and environmental requirements in laboratory, manufacturing, and plant environments.
- Present project findings, recommendations, or progress updates to technical and management teams.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
