Mechanical Engineering Intern – Summer 2027 (Hands-on)

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

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