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2027 Mechanical Design Engineer Internship - ATI Specialty MaterialsLocations: Monroe, NC
Program Duration: 10 Weeks | Summer 2027
Target Students: Undergraduate and Graduate- Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or related Engineering programs
Design Solutions That Move Manufacturing Forward - Intern in Mechanical Design Engineering at ATIAt ATI, we engineer specialty materials that power the next generation of aircraft, spacecraft, surgical implants, and energy systems.
As a
Mechanical Design Engineer Intern, you'll support projects that improve manufacturing equipment, processes, and safety across ATI's Monroe operations. You'll apply your engineering and CAD skills to real-world challenges involving equipment design, automation, reverse engineering, and process improvement.
What You'll Work OnDepending on your project assignment, you may:
- Support efforts to improve or automate portions of the chill plate removal process in Melt.
- Reverse engineer an ESR baseplate to support equipment design and engineering activities.
- Develop improvements to the safety of loading and unloading the Tank 3 mold cart into the tunnel.
- Provide general Monroe Operations project support based on departmental needs.
- Use CAD and engineering principles to support equipment improvements, modifications, and design projects.
- Collaborate with Operations and Engineering teams to identify problems and develop practical solutions.
What You'll Gain- Hands-on experience with mechanical design and engineering in a manufacturing environment.
- Practical experience using CAD and reverse-engineering techniques to support equipment projects.
- Exposure to melt and ESR manufacturing operations and equipment.
- Experience working on projects focused on automation, equipment improvement, and workplace safety.
- Opportunities to collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and other cross-functional teams.
- Experience applying engineering principles to real-world manufacturing challenges.
- Potential opportunity to transition into a full-time ATI position, based on business needs and available positions.
- Career exposure aligned with potential opportunities in Design Engineering, Project Engineering, Process Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, Capital Engineering, and Engineering Leadership.
Preferred Qualifications- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Related Engineering discipline
- Basic experience with CAD software, such as:
- SolidWorks
- Autodesk
- Other comparable CAD platforms
- Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in equipment design and manufacturing processes.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to apply engineering concepts to hands-on manufacturing and equipment challenges.
- Ability to work collaboratively with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and other cross-functional teams.
- Willingness to work in a plant and manufacturing environment.
We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science. Our advanced, integrated process technologies and proven performers give us a tremendous competitive advantage. When customers systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer -- anywhere on, above or below the earth -- ATI is proven to perform.
*It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions.
ATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected be federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.
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