Quality Engineering Intern: Metallurgy & Lab Analytics

Cleveland--cliffs-1; Burns Harbor (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs in Burns Harbor, IN offers a best-in-class internship program in the steel industry. As a Quality Engineering Intern you will support the Metallurgical Department by completing monthly safety inspections, managing the laboratory workflow and test equipment calibrations, and assisting with data-mining investigations.

The role provides exposure to real-world problems, opportunities to work with industry leaders, and a path to future full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor of Science program in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Chemistry, or related technical degree.
• Completion of at least sophomore year by the summer of 2027.
• U.S. work authorization for full-time employment.

Responsibilities

• Complete monthly safety inspections and safety observations for the Metallurgical Department.
• Manage workflow in the mechanical and chemical test lab.
• Manage test equipment calibrations.
• Create new operating efficiencies to maintain production, testing, and shipping of steel with a leaner workforce.
• Maintain Steelmaking spectrometer lab, calibration, and on-call support.
• Responsible for data-mining investigations with metallurgical grade performance, chemistry, scrap charges, etc.
• Responsible for Metallurgical grade maintenance and development.
• Manage 3rd party testing inspection.
• Maintain tracking of Steelmaking scrap, referral, and diversions.
• Responsible for Metallurgical investigations.

Education

BS in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Chemistry, or related technical degree

Sophomore year completion by Summer 2027

Job description

Cleveland-Cliffs in Burns Harbor, IN offers a best-in-class internship program in the steel industry. As a Quality Engineering Intern you will support the Metallurgical Department by completing monthly safety inspections, managing the laboratory workflow and test equipment calibrations, and assisting with data-mining investigations.

The role provides exposure to real-world problems, opportunities to work with industry leaders, and a path to future full-time employment.