Chemical Engineering Intern (Co-op) - Innovation

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.; Ishpeming Township (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs in Tilden, MI is offering a chemical engineering internship designed for current BS students. You will work with engineers to analyze failures, test materials, and help optimize fabrication and processing methods.

The role includes hands-on lab work, data analysis, and the possibility to supervise hourly staff, with strong emphasis on safety and cost-conscious design. Applicants must be enrolled in a BS in Chemical Engineering or related field and have completed at least the

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a BS program in Chemical Engineering or related technical field.
• Completion of at least sophomore year by Summer 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 related to design objectives.
• Monitor material performance and evaluate material deterioration.
• Plan and implement lab operations to develop material procedures meeting cost and specs.
• Review product plans and propose manufacturability improvements.
• Potentially supervise a crew of hourly employees.
• Support additional duties as assigned to the business.

Skills

ChemE fundamentals

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering or related technical degree

Sophomore year by Summer 2027

Job description

Cleveland-Cliffs in Tilden, MI is offering a chemical engineering internship designed for current BS students. You will work with engineers to analyze failures, test materials, and help optimize fabrication and processing methods.

The role includes hands-on lab work, data analysis, and the possibility to supervise hourly staff, with strong emphasis on safety and cost-conscious design. Applicants must be enrolled in a BS in Chemical Engineering or related field and have completed at least the