Chemical Engineering Co-Op — Innovate in Steel & Materials

Cleveland-Cliffs; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs, a leading North America-based steel producer, offers a Chemical Engineering Co-Op in Middletown, OH. The program supports Spring (January–May) or Summer (May–August) terms, with discussion during interviews.

Interns will work with industry leaders to solve real-world problems and gain life-long professional connections. Projects vary by education level and plant location, focusing on product design, process improvements, and manufacturability considerations.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor of Science program in Chemical Engineering or related technical degree.
• Completion of at least sophomore year by the summer of 2027.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze product failure data and laboratory test results to determine causes and develop 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 for developing materials and procedures that meet standards.
• Review product plans and recommend manufacturability improvements.
• Potentially supervise a crew of hourly employees.
• All other duties as assigned to support the business.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or related technical degree

Job description

Cleveland-Cliffs, a leading North America-based steel producer, offers a Chemical Engineering Co-Op in Middletown, OH. The program supports Spring (January–May) or Summer (May–August) terms, with discussion during interviews.

Interns will work with industry leaders to solve real-world problems and gain life-long professional connections. Projects vary by education level and plant location, focusing on product design, process improvements, and manufacturability considerations.