Material Science/Metallurgical Engineering Intern

Cleveland-Cliffs; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs invites motivated students to join its East Chicago internship program in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science. As a Material Science/Metallurgical Engineer Intern, you will work alongside engineering leaders on real‑world projects, reviewing production data and supporting quality improvements.

This internship emphasizes hands-on learning, exposure to mill experiments, data analysis, and reporting, with potential for future full‑time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor of Science program in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical degree.
• Completion of at least sophomore year by the summer of 2027.
• 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
• Various other projects as needed to support the business

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. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process.

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.