Summer 2027 Intern - Mechanical Engineer

ATI
Brackenridge, Pennsylvania, United StatesPosted Oct 15, 2026New
Hardware / EngineeringSummer 2027

About the role

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.

Position Summary

ATI is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for our Brackenridge Operations for Summer 2027. The successful candidate will provide engineering support within an industrial manufacturing environment while gaining practical, hands-on experience with mechanical equipment, maintenance, reliability, and capital improvement projects.

Working under the guidance of experienced engineers and technical personnel, the successful candidate will assist with troubleshooting equipment issues, evaluating mechanical systems, developing engineering solutions, and supporting projects designed to improve safety, reliability, productivity, and equipment performance.

This position provides exposure to industrial equipment and processes and requires regular interaction with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, Safety, and other departments.

Possible Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist with the design, evaluation, modification, and improvement of

industrial mechanical equipment and systems.

  • Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of mechanical equipment

failures and recurring maintenance issues.

  • Participate in equipment reliability and preventive maintenance improvement

initiatives.

  • Assist with engineering projects involving equipment installation,

modification, repair, and replacement.

  • Perform field inspections, measurements, and equipment assessments in

operating areas.

  • Develop or update mechanical drawings, layouts, sketches, equipment

specifications, and other engineering documentation.

  • Assist with mechanical calculations and engineering analyses involving

equipment, structures, piping, hydraulics, pneumatics, and other mechanical systems.

  • Collect and analyze equipment performance, maintenance, and operating data to

identify trends and improvement opportunities.

  • Assist in developing scopes of work, equipment specifications, cost

estimates, and project documentation.

  • Support equipment installation, commissioning, testing, and startup

activities.

  • Work with Maintenance and Operations personnel to identify equipment problems

and develop practical engineering solutions.

  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment

reliability, productivity, quality, safety, and cost reduction.

  • Assist with evaluating replacement parts, equipment components, materials,

and vendor proposals.

  • Maintain engineering drawings, equipment records, technical files, and

project documentation.

  • Prepare technical reports, project updates, presentations, and

recommendations.

  • Participate in safety reviews, project meetings, equipment inspections, and

other engineering activities.

  • Perform other engineering duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Currently attending accredited 4-year college with a major in Electrical

Engineering.

  • Candidate must be at least a rising Junior by Summer 2027

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous internship, co-op, manufacturing, maintenance, or other industrial

experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Completion of foundational mechanical engineering coursework, such as

statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, machine design, or manufacturing processes.

  • Basic understanding of mechanical equipment and engineering principles.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics,

specifications, and technical documentation.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and

PowerPoint.

  • Familiarity with CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, or

similar software preferred.

  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments

and priorities.

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, maintenance personnel,

skilled trades, operations personnel, and other employees.

  • Willingness and ability to work in both office and industrial environments.

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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