2027 Process Engineering Internship – VIM

About the role

ATI Specialty Materials engineers specialty materials that power the next generation of aircraft, spacecraft, surgical implants, and energy systems. As a VIM Process Engineering Intern, you’ll work directly with Operations and Engineering teams in ATI’s Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM) area to improve process consistency, quality, and furnace performance. You’ll apply your engineering and materials science knowledge to hands‑on projects involving nickel melting technologies, process optimization, and furnace operations. The internship is based in Monroe, NC and runs for 10 weeks during Summer 2027.

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

• Hands‑on experience with Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM) and nickel melting technologies.
• Practical experience applying materials science principles, thermodynamic concepts, and chemical modeling to manufacturing processes.
• Experience with data analysis, process optimization, and problem solving in a production environment.
• Exposure to refractory materials, furnace liner health, and furnace performance.
• Experience developing visual standards and standard operating procedures that improve quality consistency and execution.
• Opportunities to work directly with Operations and Engineering teams on projects that deliver measurable impact to the VIM area.
• Experience conducting investigative failure analysis and process improvement in a manufacturing environment.
• Potential opportunity to transition into a full‑