Mechanical Engineering Internship

Steel Dynamics • Columbus, MS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Summer 2027 mechanical engineering internship at Aluminum Dynamics (ADL), located in the Cold Mill Department in Columbus, Mississippi. ADL is developing a 650,000-tonne low-carbon recycled aluminum flat rolled mill and satellite recycled aluminum slab centers. Its operations include finishing lines such as continuous annealing and solution heat treatment, continuous coating, slitting, and packaging.

The internship combines office-based engineering work with hands-on experience in an industrial production environment. Interns work alongside operators, engineers, and maintenance teams to apply engineering principles to equipment, systems, and processes. Work may involve technical analysis, CAD design, process improvement, testing, and mechanical maintenance. The posting describes projects involving equipment upgrades, predictive maintenance, safety improvements, and process optimization.

Intern benefits listed include furnished housing at no cost for eligible interns who live more than 50 miles from the work site, eligibility to participate in the company 401(k) plan with a 10–50% company match that vests immediately, employee discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, a two-day intern event at company headquarters, and competitive hourly wages.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a degree program in Mechanical Engineering.
• Have strong mechanical aptitude and maintenance knowledge.
• Be comfortable performing hands-on work in an industrial environment.
• Be able to communicate and collaborate effectively with operators.

Nice To Haves

• A GPA of 2.7 or higher is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support operations and projects using engineering principles in office and industrial settings.
• Conduct experiments, analyze data, and prepare reports on findings.
• Collaborate with engineers and operations staff to improve processes and resolve issues.
• Identify trends, recommend improvements, and develop trials based on operational needs.
• Work hands-on with mechanical systems and maintenance tasks alongside operators.

Benefits

• Furnished housing at no cost for interns living more than 50 miles from the work site.
• Eligibility to participate in the company 401(k) plan with a 10–50% company match that vests immediately.
• Employee discounts on hotels, vehicles, and other goods and services through the company's nationwide partner network.
• Employee Assistance Program offering up to five free visits per issue per year for counseling, legal advice, financial guidance, and other daily living resources.
• Two-day intern event at company headquarters featuring facility tours, networking with company leaders, cultural immersion, and connections with other interns.
• Competitive hourly wages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed