Process Engineering Intern

Location: Ishpeming, MI

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 Process Engineer Intern at Cleveland-Cliffs, the projects assigned will vary based on the intern’s education level and facility needs, but will generally support environmental compliance and operational performance across the integrated steelmaking facility. This is a hands-on opportunity for a student who enjoys technical problem-solving, data analysis, and collaboration with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams. 

Summary of Responsibilities: 

• Assist with the investigation of operational issues and the development of practical solutions. 

• Support root cause analyses and help track corrective and preventive actions. 

• Review process data, operating conditions, and environmental information to identify risks and improvement opportunities. 

• Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, and environmental teams to support compliance and improve facility performance. 

• Assist with air compliance programs, permitting activities, data collection, and environmental reporting. 

• Provide technical support for projects related to industrial processes, emission sources, and pollution control systems. 

• Help document findings, prepare technical summaries, and communicate project updates to facility stakeholders. 

• Participate in field observations and hands-on assignments throughout the manufacturing operation while following all safety requirements. 

• Complete other projects and assignments that support the environmental and operational needs of the Burns Harbor facility. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Enrollment in a Bachelor of Science program in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or another related technical field. 

• Completion of 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, 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 careers@clevelandcliffs.com or call 1-(312) 899-3097 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.