Job Description

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 Quality 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:

Complete monthly safety inspections and safety observations for the Metallurgical Department. Work safely and assure plant safety policies are followed. Manage workflow in the mechanical and chemical test lab. Manage test equipment calibrations. Create new operating efficiencies to maintain the 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Enrollment in Bachelor of Science program in the field of Materials Science, Metallurgy, Chemistry, or other related technical degree Completion of at least sophomore year of study by the summer of 2026

Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.



Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to 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.