Information Technology Intern

Hi, I’m Mark, looking for a Summer 2025 Information Technology Intern.

Who Am I?

I am a mentoring manager that enjoys problem solving, teaching, programming, and building a team-oriented, customer-focused environment. 

I enjoy helping our facility achieve the best results possible while investing in my team to help them further their careers in any way I can.

We strive to respond quickly and efficiently in supporting the needs of our operations and leveraging all aspects of technology along with a diverse skillset to continuously improve the customer experience.

What Do We Do?

Business Unit: Information Technology – Athens Site

We automate manufacturing processes at the Athens, Alabama facility leveraging technology to drive performance to higher levels. Our goal is to continuously improve IT processes to help manufacturing produce specialty alloys consistently while eliminating waste.

Ongoing Projects

• Developing enhancements for our Manufacturing and Execution System (MES) and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs).
• Collaboration with operational managers and operators to understand business processes that we can in turn automate or streamline.
• Performing day-to-day application/system support to operations.
• Planning, testing, and performing upgrades and modernization of existing plant systems.
• Digitization of data and assisting with the generation of data pipelines that can assist operations with data analysis.
• Developing reports and other tools that operations can leverage to get the data they need to make faster, data-informed business decisions.

Your Role as an Intern

You will be a part of a dynamic team, supporting the following tasks:

We have quite a few research and development type projects currently available at the Athens location including but not limited to:

 Developing tools/writing custom applications to enhance plant operations productivity. 
    - Specifically looking to target the development of applications/tools to help mobile equipment operator efficiency by designing tablet or assisted reality tools to perform job tasks

 Manufacturing and Execution System (MES) Development projects including user interface design and mobility using Microsoft .NET technology. 

Writing custom queries, building SQL Server reports, and helping analyze data for items such as daily operations metrics, equipment utilization, or other plant provided development request.

Documenting requirements, writing how-to guides, developing training videos, and presenting work to stakeholders.

Our Value Proposition   

This position will allow you to develop and build expertise in the following core skills:   

• Adaptability – You will track, prioritize, and drive multiple concurrent projects to success, while working in a fast-paced corporate environment.  
• Problem Solving – Develop your critical thinking and analytical skills while assessing problems, recommending solutions or next steps and identifying best practices.
• Active Learner – Ability and appetite to learn quickly is critical as you expand your knowledge and build your skill sets.   
• Communication – Create effective verbal and written communications in and across project teams. Organize and present results to small and large audiences throughout the organization.   
• Collaboration – You will work autonomously in small or large teams, many of which are matrixed teams requiring strong partnership skills.  

What Do We Require?

You must be:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program majoring in Computer Science, Data Science & Analytics, Software Engineering or Artificial Intelligence
• Candidates should have exposure to SGL Server, C#, .NET, PowerShell, Python or similar programming languages. Candidates should also be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ideal candidates will possess the following characteristics: Active listener, good oral/written communication, attention to detail, organized, customer focused, creative thinker, honesty, self-motivated, team-player and teachable.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Willing and able to work on-site at our Athens, AL location.
• Applicants MUST be US Citizens or Green Card Holders due to Carpenter’s government contracts.

Pay Range

Hourly rates are based on: 1 – Program of study; 2 – Degree type (i.e., Bachelor’s); 3 – Progression in degree (i.e., 1st year, 2nd year, etc.). The range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00 per hour.

Commuting/Housing Assistance (If Eligible)

Interns who must commute to work from outside the immediate Athens, AL area (over 50 miles one-way), will be paid a one-time lump sum payment of $2,400 (less applicable taxes) as excessive commute allowance. Interns who choose to temporarily relocate from outside the immediate Athens, AL area (moving over 50 miles one-way), will be paid a one-time lump sum payment of $4,800 (less applicable taxes) as a housing allowance. If applicable, this payment would be made during the first payroll cycle, which would be three or four weeks following the internship start date.

Carpenters Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Carpenter Technology, We Are One Company for All.

Carpenter Technology has a culture that builds on the different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all employees to drive performance. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging is woven into our Core Values of dignity and respect for all. By embracing our diverse perspectives, we accelerate the creation of innovative solutions that deliver value to our customers.

Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.

Carpenter Technology Corporation’s policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.