Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world. 

LOCATION: Roanoke, VA

SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM: May 18, 2026 – August 7, 2026

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Technical Writer Intern to support our manufacturing operations by creating and refining technical documentation. This role is ideal for someone passionate about clear communication and interested in learning how documentation supports safety, efficiency, and compliance in a manufacturing setting.

The Mativ Summer Internship Program is scheduled to start on May 18, 2026 – August 7, 2026. Our paid internship offers a well-rounded experience including: meaningful work, dedicated intern manager, community service, professional development and more.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, safety manuals, and equipment guides.
• Collaborate with engineers, production supervisors, and quality teams to gather accurate technical information.
• Observe manufacturing processes to understand workflows and translate them into clear documentation.
• Ensure documentation complies with industry standards, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining document control systems.
• Support internal audits by preparing and reviewing documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Technical Communication, Engineering, Industrial Technology, English, or a related field.
• Familiarity with documentation tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, or Adobe Acrobat.
• Interest in manufacturing processes, safety standards, and quality systems.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with document control systems or quality management systems (QMS).
• Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.
• Ability to read technical drawings or schematics.

Competencies:

• Comfortable working in a plant or production environment.
• Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to understand and communicate technical concepts clearly.
• A team player with exceptional organizational and technical skills
• Problem-solving and decision making
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to balance multiple assignments at once
• Desire to make a strong contribution in a continuous learning environment, while enhancing their readiness for a full-time career.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.

WHAT WE OFFER

Mativ benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable.

ABOUT MATIV

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company’s two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers’ products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.

Mativ and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.