Material Science/Metallurgical Engineering Intern

aksteel; Burns Harbor (IN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs offers a best-in-class internship program for students and new graduates with an interest in the steel industry. Based in Burns Harbor, IN, interns/co-ops will work alongside engineering and operations leaders to develop meaningful solutions and gain professional connections.

Responsibilities include data review, process analysis, quality improvement participation, and reporting. The program provides potential for future full-time employment and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Daily review of production process data.
• Analyze disposition of non-conforming product.
• Participate on quality improvement teams.
• Conduct and analyze mill experiments.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Analyze current operating performance and SOPs and make recommendations for improvement.
• Support various other projects as needed to assist the business.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical degree

Sophomore year completion by Summer 2027

Job description

Location: Burns Harbor, 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.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Daily review of production process data
• Analyze disposition of non-conforming product
• Participate on quality improvement teams
• Conduct and analyze mill experiments
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly 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 a Bachelor of Science program in the field of Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, 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.