Process Control Engineering Intern

Cleveland--cliffs-1; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs in Mansfield, OH offers a best-in-class internship program for students interested in the steel industry and innovation. Interns work beside industry leaders on automation projects across software and hardware platforms to build real solutions.

The role includes software development, hardware maintenance, and process optimization, with opportunities to contribute to production improvements and future full-time employment based on performance.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in BS program in Computer/Software/Electrical Engineering.
• Sophomore year completed by Summer 2027.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Software development across languages and hardware platforms.
• Maintenance of hardware and software for automation systems.
• Troubleshoot automation system issues to ensure reliability.
• Modify automation to adapt to new products and processes.
• Coordinate with R&D and production teams.

Skills

Software development

Hardware maintenance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering/Software Engineering/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Operating Systems

Relational databases

Job description

Location: Mansfield, OHCleveland-Cliffs takes pride in offering a variety of opportunities for students and new graduates who have an interest in the steel industry and a passion for innovation and sustainability. We offer a best-in-class internship program in the industry and partner with many universities to provide co-op opportunities. Working beside industry-leading engineering and operational leaders, our interns/co-ops will create meaningful solutions to real-world problems. As an intern/co-op with Cleveland-Cliffs, you will build life-long professional connections and have the opportunity to be considered for future full-time employment.As a Process Control Engineering Intern at Cleveland-Cliffs, the projects assigned will vary based on the intern’s education level and plant location, but will generally reflect the duties outlined below.Summary of Responsibilities:Software development in a variety of programming languages and on a variety of hardware platformsMaintenance of computer hardware and softwareMaintenance and problem solving of all aspects of the automation systemModifications to the automation system to adapt to new products and processesAddress issues that may impact production or system reliabilityProcess modeling for mill processes of a chemical, metallurgical and mechanical natureAdministration of a variety of Operating Systems and relational databases on workstations and serversWork with complex measurement systems, such as:Vision systems for product qualityThermal imaging temperature measurementsRFID and barcode tag reading for product identificationX-ray, nuclear gauges, and other gauging systemsWork with networking technologies, high-speed data transmission, and specialty interfacesClose coordination with a production departmentRespond to routine and emergency requestsManage local area project, task, and priority listsMake recommendations for system and process improvementsWork with vendors on products and performance issuesCoordinating with Research and Development and other staff departmentsMinimum Qualifications:Enrollment in Bachelor of Science program in the field of Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related technical degreeCompletion of sophomore year of study by the summer of 2027Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America-based steel producer with focus on value-added sheet products, particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore, production of pellets and direct reduced iron, and processing of ferrous scrap through primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package, including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 1-[phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.