Material Science/Metallurgical Engineering Intern

aksteel; East Chicago (IN); 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 invites students to join its internship/co-op program at East Chicago, IN. This role focuses on Material Science/Metallurgical Engineering and offers exposure to production data analysis, quality improvement, and mill experimentation.

Interns will work with leaders in engineering and operations, completing reports and contributing to process improvements while exploring potential future full-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a BS program in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or other related technical degree.

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 improvement recommendations.
• Support the business through various other projects as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

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 a Material Science/Metallurgical Engineer Intern at Cleveland-Cliffs, projects in which an intern will participate will vary, depending on education level and plant, but will model the duties below to the extent possible.

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.

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.