Summer 2027 Atomization Process Engineering Intern

About the role

Located in Monroe, NC, the Baker’s Powder Processing Program offers a 10‑week summer internship for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering disciplines. As a Powder Atomization Process Engineering Intern, you will work alongside Engineering and Operations teams to improve manufacturing processes, support automation initiatives, and enhance the quality and consistency of powder production at ATI, a producer of specialty materials for aerospace, space, medical, and energy applications.

Responsibilities

• Configure barcode scanning to error‑proof the BPO can‑up process, collaborating across plants with the Oakdale (OAK) team.
• Develop a process to perform addbacks and dilutions on BOSS at BPO, reducing reliance on manual processing.
• Support melt cleanliness initiatives.
• Analyze process data and manufacturing information to identify opportunities for quality and process improvement.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering teams to develop and implement practical process improvements.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Rising junior or senior preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Interest in manufacturing processes, process improvement, and automation.
• Ability to analyze process information and identify opportunities to improve quality and consistency.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Engineering, Operations, and cross‑functional teams.
• Willingness to work in a manufacturing and plant environment.

Benefits

• Hands‑on experience with powder atomization and specialty materials manufacturing.
• Practical experience with process improvement, automation, and error‑proofing.
• Experience supporting cross‑plant engineering collaboration and process standardization.
• Exposure to melt cleanliness, ultrasonic testing (UT), and quality improvement initiatives.
• Opportunities to apply engineering principles to real‑world manufacturing challenges.
• Experience working with Engineering and Operations teams on projects designed to improve process consistency, quality, and efficiency.
• Experience developing solutions that reduce manual processes and process variation.
• Potential opportunity to transition into a full‑time Process Engineering or related Engineering position at ATI after graduation.

Schedule

10‑week summer internship (Summer 2027).