Mechanical Engineering Intern: Build & Improve Machinery

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Corporation; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. in Toledo, OH invites motivated students pursuing a BS in Mechanical Engineering to join our internship program.

You will assist in maintenance, design reviews, and operational improvements, gaining hands-on experience with real-world industrial equipment. The mechanical engineering intern will work under supervision to support predictive and preventive maintenance, read blueprints, analyze performance, and contribute to project planning and cost control.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a BS program in Mechanical Engineering or 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

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Sophomore year by Summer 2027

Job description

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. in Toledo, OH invites motivated students pursuing a BS in Mechanical Engineering to join our internship program.

You will assist in maintenance, design reviews, and operational improvements, gaining hands-on experience with real-world industrial equipment. The mechanical engineering intern will work under supervision to support predictive and preventive maintenance, read blueprints, analyze performance, and contribute to project planning and cost control.