R&D Engineer Intern - Summer 2026 at ATI

Albany, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Materials Engineering, Lab Experience, Metals, Powders, Refractories, CAD, FEA, Materials Modeling, Programming, Data Analysis, Materials Characterization, Safety Practices, Report Writing, Time Management, Metallurgy

Industry

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Description

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. ATI is seeking to hire a R&D Engineer Intern for our Summer 2026 Internship Program. This position will be based in Millersburg, OR and will run from June to August 2026. Relocation and housing assistance is available for the summer. Our Internship Program is designed to provide a rewarding experience and the features of ATI’s Internship Program include: * Experiential Learning: Hands on work assignments and projects related to your career field of interest * Professional Development: Curriculum designed to develop your business acumen and professional skills * Professional Networking: Planned events meant to give you informal networking opportunities with other interns and employees As an intern at ATI, you’ll gain hands-on experience, learn from experts, and collaborate with teams that do truly exceptional things. The projects and skills outlined below will be guided and directed by an established ATI-Professional in your field of interest. What You'll Do The R&D Engineer Intern, with the help of the R&D group, will work on development projects from start to closure including: 1) problem definition, 2) data collection and analysis, 3) formal report writing, 4) presentations to broad audiences, and 5) recommendations for future work/improvements. Typical projects include experimental and simulation-based approaches to process improvement, product development, and general investigation of relevant scientific questions. The ideal intern will have an eye for detail and data, excellent interpersonal skills and a drive to learn about industrial scale metallurgy of Ti, Zr, Hf, and Nb-based alloys. Qualifications Basic Qualifications * Must be currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in materials or related science or engineering degree. * Materials Engineering background, lab experience working with metals, powders, refractories. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with CAD (Solidworks), FEA (Abaqus), or materials/physics modeling (COMSOL). * Programming for data analysis and mathematical modeling (MatLab, Python, etc.). * Knowledge of materials characterization techniques (SEM, XRD, mechanical testing, etc). * Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory/industrial safety practices, e.g. In-person university lab courses or previous industrial work experience. * Ability to analyze and clearly present complex data using software (Excel, Python, R, JMP, etc.). * Capable of writing clear, concise formal reports using word processing software (MS Word, LaTex, etc.). * Enjoy working safely alone with limited direct input from others, while also capable of working in a group setting at times. * Aptitude for managing time effectively and prioritizing between multiple tasks during project lulls. * Interest in fundamental metallurgy of Ti, Zr, Hf, and Nb-based alloys and their applications. 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. Due to the nature of its operations, including certain federal government contracts, ATI Specialty Alloys & Components must track -- and in some cases limit employment opportunity based on -- citizenship or immigration status. 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.

Responsibilities

The R&D Engineer Intern will work on development projects from start to closure, including problem definition, data collection and analysis, and formal report writing. Interns will also present findings to broad audiences and make recommendations for future work or improvements.