Mechanical Engineering Intern

aksteel; Burns Harbor (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs offers an internship/co-op program in Burns Harbor, IN, inviting students to work alongside engineering and operations leaders. Interns will contribute to maintenance, design, and process improvements while building professional connections that may lead to future full-time opportunities.

The program emphasizes hands-on experience, exposure to predictive and preventive maintenance, and collaboration on real-world projects in a leading North American steel producer environment.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor of Science program in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related technical field.
• Completion of at least sophomore year by summer 2027.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering Technology

Job description

Location: Burns Harbor, 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.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Recommend and/or perform predictive, preventative, and emergency maintenance of equipment
• Research, design, evaluate, install, modernize, re‑design, 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Enrollment in a Bachelor of Science program in the field of Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, 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, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 1-[phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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.