NTP Decatur - Summer 2027 Mechanical Engineer Internship

Nucor Corporation; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Nucor Tubular Products - South in Decatur, AL seeks a Mechanical Engineering Intern to collaborate with mentors and engineering teams on on-site continuous improvement projects. You will design and modify systems, improve processes, and document improvements in your area of responsibility. Qualifications include pursuing a 4-year Mechanical Engineering degree, minimum GPA 3.0, and U.S.

work authorization. The internship emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on learning in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Pursuing a 4-year Mechanical Engineering degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Legal authorization to work in the US (no visa sponsorship now or in future).
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic understanding is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new systems and modify existing equipment.
• Improve production and maintenance processes with documentation of improvements.
• Provide technical expertise in mechanical systems.
• Conduct failure analysis and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with other departments and teams.

Skills

US Work Authorization

Engineering Fundamentals

Education

4-year Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD (20/30)

Job description

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Division: Nucor Tubular Products - South

Location: Decatur, AL, United States

Internship Start Date: May 2027

Internship End Date: August 2027

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Basic Job Functions:

The Mechanical Engineering intern will work closely with a mechanical engineering mentor as well as with electrical engineers, maintenance, and production teammates to execute continuous improvement projects on-site. The responsibilities as a mechanical engineering intern will vary day to day as the position is involved in many different aspects of engineering.

The responsibilities of a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Nucor include, but are not limited to:

• Design and implementation of new systems and modification of existing equipment
• Improve production and maintenance processes, keeping accurate documentation for all improvements in the area of responsibility.
• Provide technical expertise with regard to mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Failure analysis/troubleshooting
• Work in cooperation with other departments or teams

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Seeking a 4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering (Aerospace and ISE will be considered)
• Minimum collegiate GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US (Nucor will not sponsor the need for a visa now or in the future).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Finite Element Analysis (Nastran/Patran or similar)
• Experience with SolidWorks, 20/30 CAD, and/or other equivalent modeling software.

Nucor is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and a drug-free workplace