Summer Engineering Research Co-op - Innovate in Steel

AK Steel Corporation; MIDDLETOWN (OH); Remote; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. in Middletown, Ohio invites students for Fall 2026 for engineering co-op/intern positions at our Research and Innovation facility.

Interns will work with a team of engineers, supporting research, analysis, and hands-on projects that illustrate steelmaking processes and customer applications. These roles provide exposure to industry-leading engineering practices and opportunities to build professional connections that may lead to future full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a BS Engineering program related to metallurgy, materials science, chemical or mechanical engineering.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct or lead research, analysis, and improvement projects related to department goals.
• Interact with engineers and professionals to understand customer applications of steel materials.
• Learn one or more aspects of the steelmaking process and work closely with an engineer.
• Assist with a variety of projects independently and support department needs.

Education

Enrollment in Bachelor of Science program in Engineering (Metallurgy, Materials Science, Chemical, Mechanical)

Job description

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. in Middletown, Ohio invites students for Fall 2026 for engineering co-op/intern positions at our Research and Innovation facility.

Interns will work with a team of engineers, supporting research, analysis, and hands-on projects that illustrate steelmaking processes and customer applications. These roles provide exposure to industry-leading engineering practices and opportunities to build professional connections that may lead to future full-time employment.