Mechanical Engineering Intern- Summer 2027

Fisher & Ludlow Div Of Harris Steel Ltd.; Brandenburg (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Nucor Steel Brandenburg is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. The role is hands‑on, working with maintenance and production teams to learn mechanical and process fundamentals while contributing to safety, cost, and reliability goals.

Responsibilities include preventative and predictive maintenance programs, troubleshooting equipment, and applying drafting or 3D modeling skills. Candidates should be rising juniors or seniors with fundamental knowledge in mechanical

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior studying mechanical engineering or related field.
• Fundamental knowledge in mechanical engineering or industrial maintenance.
• Drafting and/or 3D modeling experience.
• Willing to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

Responsibilities

• Learning mechanical and process fundamentals involved in steel making.
• Maintenance/Engineering projects focused on safety, cost, and reliability.
• Preventative & Predictive maintenance programs and routines.
• Routine maintenance and troubleshooting equipment and process related issues.
• Learning and applying new skills in fabrication, fluid power, power transmission and pneumatics.

Skills

Drafting

3D modeling

Mechanical engineering basics

Education

Rising Junior or Senior (Engineering)

Pursuing Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Drafting tools

3D modeling software

Job description

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Mechanical Engineering Intern- Summer 2027

Other Available Locations: Kentucky

Located on the banks of the Ohio River, Nucor Steel Brandenburg is a state-of-the-art plate mill, part of North America’s largest steel and steel products manufacturer, and the continent’s largest recycler. Since beginning operations in 2022, our Brandenburg mill has been producing world-class plate steel using innovative and sustainable technology.

At Brandenburg, we combine Nucor’s nationwide strength and stability with the close-knit culture of a growing team. Safety is our highest priority, and our culture of teamwork and accountability empowers every teammate to contribute, innovate, and succeed. We take pride in not only building steel, but also building strong communities and lasting careers.

Basic Job Functions:

The role of the Mechanical Engineering Intern is to contribute to the Nucor team, focusing on achieving exceptional results in the areas of safety, cost, and reliability. The role will be hands-on and interactive with the maintenance and production team in the field. The selected candidate’s job responsibilities will include:

• Learning mechanical and process fundamentals involved in steel making.
• Maintenance/Engineering projects focused on the 3 areas listed above.
• Preventative & Predictive maintenance programs and routines.
• Routine maintenance and troubleshooting equipment and process related issues.
• Learning and applying new skills in fabrication, fluid power, power transmission and pneumatics.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

• Rising Junior or Senior.
• Fundamental knowledge in mechanical engineering or industrial maintenance.
• Willing to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime.
• Drafting and/or 3D modeling experience.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, Nucor Steel Brandenburg will not sponsor the need for a visa now or in the future.

Nucor is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and a drug-free workplace