Metallurgy Internship

Steel Dynamics, Inc. • Columbus, MS

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About The Position

Steel Dynamics is offering a metallurgy internship that balances office-based engineering work with hands-on industrial experience. Interns work alongside operators and maintenance teams on the production floor, applying engineering principles to equipment, systems, and processes. They may design solutions, test them in production conditions, and observe how metallurgy affects production outcomes.

The internship is described as being at a Steel Dynamics division, in a department, and during a time frame that have not been specified in the posting. The role focuses on scrap analysis, melt shop process improvement, scrap recovery, casting operations, and quality assurance. Example projects include analyzing aluminum scrap with optical emission spectrometry, refining scrap sorting criteria, mapping scrap flow and yield loss, tracking melt loss, supporting casting and transfer work, and validating laboratory results.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Materials Science or Engineering.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred GPA of at least 2.7.

Responsibilities

• Assist with scrap analysis and alloy verification using spectrometry and other laboratory tools to support quality and certification standards.
• Collect and analyze production data, identify yield loss points, and recommend improvements to melt shop efficiency and recovery.
• Participate in scrap recovery and process optimization projects, including developing sorting criteria and tracking melt loss.
• Collaborate with operators, engineers, and laboratory personnel across shifts to support consistent data collection, quality assurance, and process improvement.
• Gain hands-on experience in casting operations, including assisting with heat cycles, transfers, and turnaround tasks.
• Support quality assurance by validating laboratory results, participating in round robin testing, and helping ensure compliance with accuracy standards.

Benefits

• Furnished housing at no cost for interns living more than 50 miles from their work site, including essential furnishings.
• 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 Steel Dynamics’ nationwide partner network.
• Employee Assistance Program with up to five free visits per issue, per year for counseling, legal advice, financial guidance, and other daily living resources.
• Two-day Intern Extravaganza at company headquarters, featuring facility tours, networking with company leaders, cultural immersion, and connections with other interns.
• Competitive hourly wages for internship positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern