Material Science/Metallurgical Engineering Intern

aksteel; United States; On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 34,440,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs offers a best-in-class internship program for students and new graduates in Butler, PA. As a Material Science/Metallurgical Engineer Intern, you will work with industry leaders to tackle real-world problems, gain exposure to plant operations, and build professional connections that may lead to future full-time opportunities.

You will participate in data analysis, reporting, and improvement initiatives across production processes, quality teams, and mill experiments, with

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 the summer of 2027.

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
• Various other projects to support the business

Education

Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science

Sophomore year completion by Summer 2027

Job description

Location: Butler, PA

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 an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug‑free workplace and conduct pre‑employment screening as a condition of employment.