Metallurgy Intern: Hands-On Aluminum Formability

Steel Dynamics, Inc.; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Furnished Housing Free of Cost

401(k) & Company Match

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Intern Extravaganza

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Steel Dynamics, Inc. and Aluminum Dynamics invite motivated undergraduates to join the Metallurgy Intern program at Aluminum Dynamics’ Columbus, MS site.

You will work alongside operators and engineers, documenting SOPs, performing tests, and analyzing results to drive microstructure understanding and process improvements. The internship blends office-based engineering tasks with production-floor experience, offering housing assistance, 401(k) matching, and networking events for interns during

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Materials Science or Engineering.
• GPA 2.7 or higher preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Interest in metallurgy, materials characterization, and manufacturing.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and document SOPs for automotive hemming and wrap bend testing.
• Conduct hemming and wrap bend tests to evaluate formability and material performance.
• Prepare and characterize aluminum samples to evaluate microstructure.
• Analyze test results and microstructural features to build structure-property relationships.
• Collect data to identify trends and support material and process improvements.
• Collaborate with metallurgists, engineers, lab personnel, and production teams on testing and analysis.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations summarizing project findings.

Job description

Steel Dynamics, Inc. and Aluminum Dynamics invite motivated undergraduates to join the Metallurgy Intern program at Aluminum Dynamics’ Columbus, MS site.

You will work alongside operators and engineers, documenting SOPs, performing tests, and analyzing results to drive microstructure understanding and process improvements. The internship blends office-based engineering tasks with production-floor experience, offering housing assistance, 401(k) matching, and networking events for interns during