Electrical Engineering Intern

AK Steel Corporation; East Chicago (IN); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern in East Chicago, IN. The role involves supporting maintenance, design, and optimization tasks across plant operations.

You will work closely with engineers and operators to deliver practical solutions and gain industry exposure. Applicants must be enrolled in a BS program in Electrical Engineering or related field and have completed at least the sophomore year by summer 2027.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a BS program in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Completion of at least sophomore year by summer 2027.

Responsibilities

• Assist with predictive, preventative, and emergency maintenance planning.
• Research, design, and improve machinery and equipment as assigned.
• Read blueprints and technical drawings for maintenance tasks.
• Support planning, scheduling and cost control of projects.
• Analyze operating performance and propose improvements.

Skills

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Job description

Location: East Chicago, IN

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 an Electrical 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:

• Recommend and/or perform predictive, preventative, and emergency maintenance of equipment
• Research, design, evaluate, install, modernize, re-design, operate, maintain, and repair machinery and equipment
• Resolve equipment malfunctions, including those requiring scheduled shutdowns or breakdown action
• Participate in planning, scheduling, and cost control of maintenance/engineering projects
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports
• Analyze current operating performance and standard operating procedures and make recommendations for improvement
• Various other projects as needed to support the business

Minimum Qualifications:

• Enrollment in Bachelor of Science program in the field of Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or other related technical degree
• 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. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

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.