R&D Grad Materials Modeling Intern
Proven to Perform.
From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform -- and so is our team. We're hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us.
Who Is ATI?
Our company solves the world’s challenges through material science.
We are 7500 people who make up a $4 billion international company based in the United States that supplies advanced superalloys (Ni-, Ti-, Nb-, and Co-), and corrosion-resistant (Ni-, Zr-, Co-, and Fe-based) alloys to many industries including aerospace and defense.
What Is It?
ATI's Research & Development Engineering Intern Program is designed for graduate students who have a passion for metallurgy and innovation. Our interns work collaboratively as colleagues with leading experts in the field solving real-world challenges.
This internship is based at ATI’s Monroe, NC (30 minutes outside Charlotte) facility dedicated to applied research and development in advanced titanium and nickel-based alloys. The duration of the internship is nominally six months with start date that can be scheduled around the graduate-track of the intern, but typically starting between May and July and running until or through December.
We look for ‘industrially minded’ problem-solvers, innovators, and leaders that want to apply computational mechanics learned during their bachelor’s degree programs to advance the state-of-the-art in metals production. This internship requires prior experience either using commercial software packages such as Abaqus, Ansys, or Deform, or alternatively experience coding self-built finite element models.
Prior interns have noted that understanding the difference in how research and development is constructed at an industrial company versus the academic environment was a key takeaway from their experience. Some examples of previous projects are: improvements to the microstructure of superconducting wire, processing parameters on titanium alloys, modeling fracture behavior during hot working, and understanding strengthening of a cold-rollable titanium alloy.
This year’s projects may include: Implementing computational models (FEM/MPM/Meshless Methods) in commercial modeling software to improve hot working methods of titanium and nickel alloys, and computational fluid dynamics associated with molten titanium and nickel ingot processing and atomization.
What Can I Achieve?
By working alongside industry experts within technology and operations, you will develop a strong technical knowledge-base and contribute to meaningful projects that provide a real-world view through experiential learning and process simulation.
Our program provides participants the opportunity to build strong practical experience in engineering, create networks, manage projects, and assume increasing levels of responsibility to prepare participants for successful careers within ATI. A practical understanding of the difference between the academic and industrial environments will better prepare you for life after graduation, and either ATI’s Early Career Leadership Program or a direct hire within one of our Business Units.
Where Can I Go?
ATI hires technical talent in two ways. The first is direct-hiring for positions can be available throughout our Technology divisions, which are tied to our Technology Ladder and provides employees at every location opportunity for career advancement through technical achievement and technical leadership. The second way is through our Early Career Leadership Program, which is a five-year program designed to accelerate participants' professional development through a variety of business-critical assignments and development opportunities. Either path at ATI offers opportunities for technical leadership and collaboration, which helps shape the future of ATI. This internship is a great way to experience ATI and begin to understand which role is right for you.
Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a Masters Degree program in Mechanical, Materials Science/Engineering, Aerospace or Similar field of study
- In depth academic or hands on experience with Fluid Mechanics and/or Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
- Must be able to work for 6-months (Full-time June through December 2023)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a PhD Program in Mechanical, Materials Science/Engineering, Aerospace, or related field of study
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.