Metallurgy Internship — Hands-On Steel Production

Steel Dynamics, Inc.; Sinton (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part 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. invites engineering students to join its Metallurgy Internship at the Southwest Flat Roll Division in Sinton, TX for Summer 2027.

Interns will work alongside operators and maintenance teams on the production floor, applying engineering principles to equipment, processes, and quality systems. The program blends office-based analysis with hands-on field work, including scrap analysis, data collection, melt shop support, and participation in continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Materials Science or Engineering
• Preferred GPA of at least 2.7

Responsibilities

• Assist with scrap analysis and alloy verification using spectrometry and other lab tools to support quality and certification standards.
• Support melt shop operations by collecting and analyzing production data, identifying yield loss points, and recommending improvements for efficiency and recovery.
• Participate in scrap recovery and process optimization projects, including developing sorting criteria and tracking melt loss.
• Collaborate with operators, engineers, and lab personnel across shifts to ensure consistency in data collection, quality assurance, and process improvements.
• Gain hands-on experience in casting operations, including assisting with heat cycles, transfers, and turnaround tasks.
• Contribute to quality assurance efforts by validating lab results, supporting round robin testing, and ensuring compliance with accuracy standards.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science or Engineering

Job description

Steel Dynamics, Inc. invites engineering students to join its Metallurgy Internship at the Southwest Flat Roll Division in Sinton, TX for Summer 2027.

Interns will work alongside operators and maintenance teams on the production floor, applying engineering principles to equipment, processes, and quality systems. The program blends office-based analysis with hands-on field work, including scrap analysis, data collection, melt shop support, and participation in continuous improvement projects.