Chemical Engineering Co-Op

aksteel; South Highlands (OH); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs invites applicants for an intern/co-op position in Middletown, Ohio. The term may be completed in Spring or Summer, with timing discussed during the interview.

You will work with engineers to analyze failures, test materials, and help design fabrication methods in a leading steel environment. Eligibility requires current enrollment in a BS program in Chemical Engineering or related field and completion of sophomore year by 2027.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in Bachelor of Science program in Chemical Engineering or related technical degree.
• Completion of at least sophomore year by the summer of 2027.

Responsibilities

• Analyze product failure data and lab results to determine causes and solutions.
• Conduct tests on raw materials or finished products to ensure quality.
• Determine appropriate methods for fabricating and joining materials.
• Design and direct testing and control of processing procedures.
• Evaluate technical specifications and economic factors relating to design objectives.
• Monitor material performance and evaluate deterioration.
• Plan and implement laboratory operations meeting cost, product spec, and performance standards.
• Review new product plans and recommend manufacturability improvements.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Materials analysis

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering or related technical field

Sophomore year completed by Summer 2027

Job description

Location: Middletown, OH

Co-op term may be completed during either the Spring (January to May) or Summer (May to August) semester, with timing to be discussed during the interview process.

Cleveland-Cliffs takes pride in offering a variety of opportunities for students and new graduates who have an interest in the steel industry and a passion for innovation and sustainability. We offer a best-in-class internship program in the industry and partner with many universities to provide co-op opportunities. Working beside industry-leading engineering and operational leaders, our interns/co-ops will create meaningful solutions to real-world problems. As an intern/co-op with Cleveland-Cliffs, you will build life-long professional connections and have the opportunity to be considered for future full-time employment.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Analyze product failure data and laboratory test results to determine causes of problems and develop solutions
• Conduct tests on raw materials or finished products to ensure their quality
• Determine appropriate methods for fabricating and joining materials
• Design and direct the testing and/or control of processing procedures
• Determine appropriate methods for fabricating and joining materials
• Evaluate technical specifications and economic factors relating to process or product design objectives
• Monitor material performance and evaluate material deterioration
• Plan and implement laboratory operations for the purpose of developing material and fabrication procedures that meet cost, product specification, and performance standards
• Review new product plans and make recommendations for ease of manufacturability while meeting the product design objectives, such as strength, weight, corrosion resistance, electrical conductivity, and cost
• Potentially supervise a crew of hourly employees
• Various other duties as assigned to support the business

Minimum Qualifications:

• Enrollment in Bachelor of Science program in Chemical Engineering or other related technical degrees
• Completion of at least sophomore year of study by the summer of 2027

Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America-based steel producer with focus on value-added sheet products, particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore, production of pellets and direct reduced iron, and processing of ferrous scrap through primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package, including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.