Chemical Engineering Intern — Steel Innovation Co-op

Cleveland-Cliffs; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs in Dearborn, MI offers a Chemical Engineering Intern position designed to provide hands-on experience in evaluating materials, testing processes, and improving production methods within a leading steel company. Interns work closely with engineers and operators to develop practical solutions and gain exposure to real-world manufacturing challenges.

Applicants should be enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and be eligible to work in the United States.

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.

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

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Sophomore year by Summer 2027

Job description

Cleveland-Cliffs in Dearborn, MI offers a Chemical Engineering Intern position designed to provide hands-on experience in evaluating materials, testing processes, and improving production methods within a leading steel company. Interns work closely with engineers and operators to develop practical solutions and gain exposure to real-world manufacturing challenges.

Applicants should be enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and be eligible to work in the United States.