Student Employee

U. S. Steel • Fairfield, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Summer 2027 IT / Software Intern will support digitalization and automation projects across testing, order entry, shipment, and manufacturing processes at U. S. Steel Tubular Products. The intern will gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing and business environment by helping improve data flow, reduce manual work, and deliver a defined summer project. The role is based onsite at the Fairfield, Alabama plant and may require domestic travel between Tubular locations as needed.

The intern will support Test Lab process digitalization, automation of manual tasks, and continued development of web-based applications integrating information across manufacturing operations. The role also involves working with employees across IT, quality, operations, and other departments, documenting project work, providing progress updates, and presenting the final project. Intern programming, development activities, and site events are also part of the position.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, MIS, or a related technical field.
• Must be a full-time student pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree.
• Must be a current student who has completed sophomore year by June 2027 and is in good academic standing.
• Must return to school after the Summer 2027 internship.
• Programming experience with .NET, Python, or application development.
• Knowledge of database structures and tools such as SQL or Oracle.
• Strong communication, organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Willingness to work onsite at the Fairfield, Alabama plant.
• Ability to travel domestically between Tubular locations as needed.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Resourcefulness, responsibility, tenacity, curiosity, independence, confidence, and high energy.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills, initiative, and a commitment to excellence and personal and professional growth.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in manufacturing, steel, energy, industrial operations, or process automation.
• Experience with web-based applications, software projects, testing, or data integration.
• Previous internship, academic project, leadership, or team experience.
• Outstanding academic achievement and aptitude for the area of study.
• A strong record of team, project, or people leadership in a work setting or extracurricular activities.
• High customer focus and a passion for process improvement.
• Leadership and strong decision-making skills.
• Ability to think and act both strategically and tactically.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety requirements and support a safe work environment.
• Support digitalization of Test Lab processes, including reducing or eliminating paper-based tracking.
• Help automate manual tasks, such as uploading test information into mainframe systems.
• Assist with continued development of web-based applications that integrate information across Melt Shop, Pipe Mill, Q&T, and Finishing operations.
• Support improvements related to testing, order entry, and shipment processes.
• Work with employees across IT, quality, operations, and other departments to understand process needs and identify practical improvements.
• Document project requirements, testing results, recommendations, and technical updates.
• Provide regular progress updates and prepare a final project presentation.
• Participate in intern programming, development activities, and site events.

What This Job Offers

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