Mechanical Engineer Co-Op

Novelis; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Competitive pay

Job summary

Novelis’ Rolling Process Team in Kennesaw is offering a 6-month co-op as part of our 2027 program. The role focuses on improving process models and supporting trials using our rolling process simulation equipment.

You will develop process models, assist in trials, analyze data, and present results, while collaborating with engineers and technicians. Candidates should be pursuing an engineering degree and be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an engineering degree (junior year or higher) at an accredited 4-year university.
• Strong interest in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, solid mechanics, and process optimization.
• Desire to understand manufacturing and communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with CAD and engineering software or programming languages.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Process model development and improvements
• Supporting process improvement trials
• Compiling data and preparing data analysis
• Preparation and presentation of results

Skills

CAD

Programming languages

Heat transfer

Education

Engineering degree in progress

Tools

Python

Matlab

Abaqus

Ansys

Job description

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Position Overview

The Rolling Process Team Co-Op, located in Kennesaw, has an opportunity to participate in our 2027 co‑op program. The team is seeking a Co‑Op that can join the team for approximately 6 months. This role is responsible for making improvements in our process models and supporting trials using Kennesaw’s extensive rolling process simulation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Process model development and improvements
• Supporting process improvement trials
• Compiling data and preparing data analysis
• Preparation and presentation of results

Minimum Qualifications

• Studying for degree in engineering or related field (at least junior year, graduate students welcome) in an accredited 4‑year University.
• Good understanding and interest in relevant fields such as heat transfer, fluid dynamics, solid mechanics, manufacturing systems, process optimization and automation
• Interested in manufacturing as a career and a desire to understand how it works
• Able to communicate complex ideas to a diverse audience
• Skills in CAD, other engineering tools and/or programming languages
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to finite element packages such as Abaqus, Ansys, LSDyna, Comsol or similar
• Ability to write scientific code in languages such as Python, Matlab, etc.
• Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship

What We Offer

Novelis' benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, driven by the marketplace, and affordable. In addition to core benefits, we provide these unique to the industry benefits:

• Combined housing and relocation stipend for out of state interns or interns outside an extended radius for select positions
• Competitive pay

Disclaimer

We encourage all potential candidates to follow the protocols below and to be diligent when sharing any personal information:

• Check the job posting is live and valid via our careers page: Careers - Novelis
• Verify any communication with us by contacting our talent team at Careers – Novelis

Location Profile

Novelis’ Global Research and Technology Center located in Kennesaw Georgia within the greater Atlanta metropolitan area is a cutting‑edge full‑service research and technology hub that employs approximately 200 people including world‑class engineers metallurgists chemists scientists technologists and technicians. The facility includes state‑of‑the‑art lab equipment and a diverse mix of product pilot lines that bring innovative solutions to customers in the automotive beverage can and specialty markets. Kennesaw provides a diverse and family‑friendly place to live with countless museums cultural opportunities and educational institutions. Novelis is committed to the Kennesaw community and supports a number of local charitable organizations including Habitat for Humanity as well as FIRST Robotics aimed at encouraging young people to pursue the Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields in order to spur the next generation of scientists and innovators.

Novelis recognises its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.

Disclaimer

We encourage all potential candidates to follow the protocols below and to be diligent when sharing any personal information:

• Check the job posting is live and valid via our careers page: Careers - Novelis
• Verify any communication with us by contacting our talent team at Careers - Novelis