Technical Writing Intern
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 4, 2026. Carpenter Technology scores B on the Alion truth index.
Hi, I’m Nick, looking for a Summer 2027 Technical Writing Intern.
Who Am I?
I am passionate about providing the mill with the proper training and learning tools for each employee to succeed in their role. I challenge my team to find continuous improvement opportunities to advance training, quality, and safety in the mill.
What Do We Do?
Business Unit: Technical Skills Training
The Technical Skills Department provides significant value to the business through training, quality support, and safety initiatives. We develop, distribute, and facilitate training programs for employees across Carpenter. We support the Quality Department by creating and maintaining documentation and assisting with mill audits. Additionally, we partner with the Safety Department to ensure employees are trained on company policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Ongoing Projects
- Creating and editing documents (SOPs, SSWPs, TIs, DGs,etc).
- Learning systems (mainframe, lotus notes, sharepoint, etc).
- Understanding processes and flow paths in the mill.
Your Role as an Intern
You will be a part of a dynamic team, supporting the following tasks:
- Creation and Editing SSWP
- Creation and Editing SOP
- Editing Lockouts
- Uploading created documents for approval
- Transferring Lotus Notes Documents into Word format and uploaded to SharePoint
- Our interns play a major role in making sure that Carpenter has the documentation (safe, standard work, work instructions, etc...) that are needed for the Mill to operate safely and efficiently.
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 manufacturing environment.
- Problem Solving - Develop your critical thinking and analytical skills to assess safety in the manufacturing environment, recommend solutions or next steps, and identify best practices to achieve the value of ZERO injuries.
- 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 closely with multiple departments and teams on the manufacturing floor, requiring strong partnership skills.
What Do We Require?
You must be:
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program majoring in Engineering
- Ideal candidates will be self-motivated and a team-players
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Willing and able to work on-site at our Reading, PA 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 $21.00 - $25.00 per hour.
Commuting/Housing Assistance (If Eligible)
Interns who must commute to work from outside the immediate Reading, PA 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 Reading, PA 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.