Material Science/Metallurgical Engineering Intern

Location: East Chicago, IN

Cleveland-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 Material Science/Metallurgical Engineer Intern at Cleveland-Cliffs, projects in which an intern will participate will vary, depending on education level and plant, but will model the duties below to the extent possible.

Summary of Responsibilities

Daily review of production process data Analyze disposition of non-conforming product Participate on quality improvement teams Conduct and analyze mill experiments Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports Analyze current operating performance and standard operating procedures and make recommendations for improvement Various other projects as needed to support the business

Minimum Qualifications

Enrollment in a Bachelor of Science program in the field of Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or other related technical degree Completion of at least sophomore year of study by the summer of 2027

Applicants 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, stampi