Mechanical Engineering Intern

About the role

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.

Position Overview: Novelis in Lincolnshire, Illinois has an opportunity to participate in our on-site summer 2027 internship. The team is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern that can join the team for approximately 12 weeks. The person in this role will have the opportunity to participate in relevant work and gain hands on industry experience. The intern will report to the EMRA Leader and will gain experience with mechanical engineering.

Location Profile: The finishing mill in Lincolnshire Illinois is located 26 miles from Chicago and was established in 1966. The facility cold rolls aluminum to a desired gauge, anneals to temper levels and slits the rolled sheet to size. The facility which employs around 100 people produces mill finish coils for the building construction and transportation industries where its products are used for gutters, siding, soffits and fascia. Lincolnshire is committed to the local community through its ongoing volunteer initiatives with a number of local organizations.

Responsibilities

• Learn about industrial machinery, mechanical power transmission systems, and pumping systems.
• Provide support for various Mechanical or Reliability Engineering Projects.
• Perform Engineering drawing modifications.
• Troubleshoot a variety of industrial manufacturing equipment including aluminum rolling lines, mobile equipment, and furnaces.
• Work under the supervision of staff engineers to implement latest reliability and maintenance standards to equipment.

Requirements

• Enrolled in an accredited 4-year University.
• Must be a Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or recent Graduate.
• Interested in gaining hands-on industry experience prior to graduation.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills which are essential for interacting with all levels of the organization.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Qualifications

• Prefer students majoring in Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills which are essential for interacting with all levels of the organization.
• Fully committed to engage in safe working practices.
• Willing to work as part of a team to achieve safety, quality, and performance goals.
• High interest in becoming an engineering leader in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Combined housing and relocation stipend for out-of-state interns or interns outside an extended radius.
• Competitive pay.

Schedule

Approximately 12‑week summer 2027 internship.