Chemical Engineering Intern

aksteel; Burns Harbor (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs in Burns Harbor, Indiana invites a Chemical Engineering Intern to work with engineers and operators on real-world projects that advance sustainability and innovation. You will gain hands-on experience and build professional connections in a leading North American steel producer.

Projects will vary by education level and location, but goals include problem solving, process testing, and scalable design recommendations, with opportunities for future full-time consideration.

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.
• 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 their quality.
• Determine appropriate methods for fabricating and joining materials.
• Review new product plans for manufacturability while meeting design objectives.
• Potentially supervise a crew of hourly employees and support laboratory operations.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Sophomore year by Summer 2027

Job description

Location: Burns Harbor

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.

As a Chemical Engineering Intern at Cleveland‑Cliffs, the projects assigned will vary based on the intern's education level and plant location, but will generally reflect the duties outlined below.

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 committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] or call 1-[phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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.