Mechanical Engineering Co-Op: Real-World Maintenance & Design

AK Steel Corporation; MIDDLETOWN, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Competitive pay

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs invites enthusiastic Mechanical Engineering students to join its internship/co-op program in Middletown, OH. The role offers hands-on engineering work under supervision, with projects reflecting maintenance and equipment improvement.

Co-ops may be completed during the Spring or Summer semester, with timing to be discussed during the interview process. The program provides a pathway to future full-time opportunities and broader exposure to the steel industry.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor of Science program in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Completion of at least sophomore year by Summer 2027.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and/or perform predictive, preventative, and emergency maintenance of equipment
• Research, design, evaluate, install, modernize, redesign, operate, maintain, and repair machinery and equipment
• Resolve equipment malfunctions, including those requiring scheduled shutdowns or breakdown action
• Participate in planning, scheduling, and cost control of maintenance/engineering projects
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports
• Analyze current operating performance and standard operating procedures and make recommendations for improvement
• Various other projects as needed to support the business

Skills

Predictive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Cleveland-Cliffs invites enthusiastic Mechanical Engineering students to join its internship/co-op program in Middletown, OH. The role offers hands-on engineering work under supervision, with projects reflecting maintenance and equipment improvement.

Co-ops may be completed during the Spring or Summer semester, with timing to be discussed during the interview process. The program provides a pathway to future full-time opportunities and broader exposure to the steel industry.