Mechanical Engineering Intern

aksteel; North Carolina; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Competitive pay with variable bonus

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs offers a best-in-class internship program for students and new graduates in mechanical engineering. Interns/co-ops will work on real-world problems, building lifelong professional connections and potential for future full-time employment.

Projects vary by education level and location, under supervision of experienced engineers. The internship emphasizes predictive and preventative maintenance, design evaluation, and cross-functional collaboration, with a focus on safety and

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor of Science program in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or other related technical degree
• Completion of at least sophomore year of study by the summer of 2027

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

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Sophomore year completion by Summer 2027

Tools

Blueprint reading

Technical drawings

Schematic interpretation

Computer-generated reports

Job description

Location: Columbus, OH

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‑ops with Cleveland-Cliffs, you will build life‑long professional connections and have the opportunity to be considered for future full-time employment.

As a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Cleveland-Cliffs, the projects assigned will vary based on the intern's education level and plant location, but will generally reflect the duties outlined below. Under the guidance of appropriate supervisory personnel, a mechanical engineering intern will utilize engineering and technology principles to assist in the performance of engineering duties.

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.

• 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. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

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.