Job 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.
R&D Engineer – Alloy & Process Innovation
Location: Monroe, NC | Full-Time | Exempt | Individual Contributor or Early Technical Leader
Department: Technology – Research & Development
Reports To: Sr. Manager, R&D
Design the Future of Performance Materials – With ATI R&D
At ATI, we push the boundaries of what’s possible in metal performance. From jet engines that burn hotter to medical implants that heal faster, our materials serve mission-critical industries where failure is not an option.
As an R&D Engineer, you’ll sit at the intersection of metallurgy, manufacturing, and innovation—designing new alloys, refining advanced processes, and building the technical foundation for ATI’s next generation of products. Your curiosity will fuel performance breakthroughs. Your rigor will shape high-stakes applications in aerospace, defense, and energy. Your work will matter.
What You’ll Do
- Lead alloy and process development projects, focusing on Ni-, Ti-, Co-, or Fe-based systems.
- Develop and implement experimental plans for materials testing, process trials, or property optimization.
- Analyze microstructure, phase transformation, and mechanical behavior using SEM, EBSD, XRD, or thermal analysis techniques.
- Collaborate with Technology, Product Engineering, and Operations to scale lab-to-plant transitions and support new product introductions.
- Present findings in internal reviews, customer briefings, and industry conferences.
- Draft technical reports, white papers, and R&D proposals that demonstrate ATI’s metallurgical leadership.
- Contribute to patent filings, IP development, and competitive technical benchmarking.
Who You Are
- A self-driven problem solver with a passion for metallurgy, materials design, and manufacturing.
- Adept at hands-on experimentation, but capable of connecting theory to practice.
- Motivated to deliver science-based innovations that work in the real world, not just the lab.