Mechanical Engineering R&D Co-Op

NOVELIS; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 3,582,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Relocation stipend

Competitive pay

Job summary

Novelis in Kennesaw, Georgia, offers a summer 2027 co-op within the Beverage Packaging Innovation Center. The 12-week program provides hands-on engineering experience on pilot line equipment, tooling, data collection, and process improvements in an R&D environment.

The co-op is open to students enrolled in a 4-year mechanical engineering program who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a 4-year university pursuing a mechanical engineering degree.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Able to work safely in hands-on industrial environments.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Support hands-on engineering projects related to pilot line equipment, tooling, test methods, and process improvement.
• Assist with the development, review, and organization of technical documentation and project materials.
• Participate in data collection, statistical analysis, and experimental testing.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot problems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement focused on safety, efficiency, and standardization.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

Pursuing mechanical engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Overview

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Position Overview

The Beverage Packaging Innovation Center team, located in Kennesaw, Georgia, has an opportunity to participate in our summer 2027 co‑op program. The team is seeking an engineering co‑op that can join the team for approximately 12 weeks. This role is responsible for supporting hands‑on engineering projects related to pilot line equipment, tooling, test methods, and process improvement. The co‑op will assist with technical documentation, data collection and analysis, experimental testing, and practical problem‑solving in an R&D environment, with specific project assignments based on business needs and the candidate’s interests and skill set.

Responsibilities

• Support hands‑on engineering projects related to pilot line equipment, tooling, test methods, and process improvement.
• Assist with the development, review, and organization of technical documentation, drawings, equipment information, and related project materials.
• Participate in data collection, statistical analysis, experimental trials, and validation activities to support engineering decision‑making.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and cross‑functional team members to troubleshoot problems, evaluate options, and implement practical solutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, efficiency, organization, and standardization within an R&D pilot line environment.

Minimum qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited 4‑year university pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, or a related technical field.

• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Ability to work safely in hands‑on, industrial, laboratory, or pilot‑scale environments.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred qualifications

• Mechanically inclined with an interest in equipment, tooling, manufacturing, or hands‑on problem solving.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, organized work.
• Experience or interest in technical drawing, CAD, equipment documentation, or bill of materials development.
• Experience or interest in data analysis, statistics, experimental design, or test method development.
• Curiosity about manufacturing processes, R&D testing, product development, or continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with engineers, technicians, and project stakeholders.

*Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship

What We Offer:

Novelis' benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, driven by the marketplace, and affordable. In addition to core benefits, we provide these unique to the industry benefits:

• Combined housing and relocation stipend for out of state interns or interns outside an extended radius for select positions
• Competitive pay

Location Profile

Novelis’ Global Research and Technology Center located in Kennesaw Georgia within the greater Atlanta metropolitan area is a cutting‑edge full‑service research and technology hub that employs approximately 200 people including world‑class engineers metallurgists chemists scientists technologists and technicians. The facility includes state‑of‑the‑art lab equipment and a diverse mix of product pilot lines that bring innovative solutions to customers in the automotive beverage can and specialty markets. Kennesaw provides a diverse and family‑friendly place to live with countless museums cultural opportunities and educational institutions. Novelis is committed to the Kennesaw community and supports a number of local charitable organizations including Habitat for Humanity as well as FIRST Robotics aimed at encouraging young people to pursue the Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields in order to spur the next generation of scientists and innovators.

Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.