Student Employee

U. S. Steel • Munhall, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

U. S. Steel is seeking a Product Testing & Characterization Engineer Intern for its Research Department in Munhall, Pennsylvania. The intern will work with the Mechanical Test Lab Supervisor, Material Development Engineers, and Engineering Technicians to lead a project focused on improving laboratory testing processes. The role involves planning and carrying out a defined project, preparing precision test specimens for laboratory analysis, maintaining quality, safety, and housekeeping standards, communicating progress, and presenting a final project report.

Requirements

• Maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Be a full-time student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Have a basic understanding of CNC machining principles.
• Be familiar with CNC lathe components.
• Have completed or be working toward completion of the sophomore year and be in good academic standing.
• Be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in the area of study.
• Strong record of leadership in team settings, including academic project teams and extracurricular activities.
• Aptitude for data-driven problem solving.
• Ability to think and act both strategically and tactically.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to apply engineering and scientific principles and the DMAIC process.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with a diverse staff.
• Resourcefulness, responsibility, tenacity, curiosity, independence, confidence, and high energy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Motivation to work in a fast-paced, data-driven environment, with analytical problem-solving ability, strong customer focus, and a passion for process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute laboratory-based projects to meet specific goals and objectives.
• Work independently on projects while using available resources.
• Develop a technical understanding of the project by working with the project team, using online resources, and consulting internal experts.
• Follow established quality and safety procedures.
• Support preparation of precision test specimens for laboratory analysis using Haas CNC lathes and other shop equipment.
• Apply 5S lean methodologies to maintain a high standard of housekeeping.
• Frequently report project progress using established communication protocols.
• Prepare, submit, and present a final project report at the end of the internship.

What This Job Offers

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