Mechanical Engineering Intern - Real-World Projects

aksteel; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs is offering a Mechanical Engineering Intern/Co-op opportunity at our East Chicago, IN location. Interns will work under supervision to apply engineering principles and support maintenance and reliability projects on site.

The role exposes you to project planning, troubleshooting, and hands-on work with mechanical systems, with potential pathways toward full-time employment after graduation. This program emphasizes growth, safety, and real-world impact.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor of Science program in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• 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 or Mechanical Engineering Technology

Sophomore year completion by Summer 2027

Job description

Cleveland-Cliffs is offering a Mechanical Engineering Intern/Co-op opportunity at our East Chicago, IN location. Interns will work under supervision to apply engineering principles and support maintenance and reliability projects on site.

The role exposes you to project planning, troubleshooting, and hands-on work with mechanical systems, with potential pathways toward full-time employment after graduation. This program emphasizes growth, safety, and real-world impact.