Research Co-Op
About the role
Location: Middletown, OH. Co-op term may be completed during either the Spring (January to May) or Summer (May to August) semester, with timing to be discussed during the interview process. Cleveland-Cliffs takes pride in offering a variety of opportunities for students and new graduates who have an interest in the steel industry and a passion for innovation and sustainability. We offer a best-in-class internship program in the industry and partner with many universities to provide co-op opportunities. Working beside industry-leading engineering and operational leaders, our interns/co-ops will create meaningful solutions to real-world problems. As an intern/co-op with Cleveland-Cliffs, you will build life-long professional connections and have the opportunity to be considered for future full-time employment. Cleveland-Cliffs is actively seeking Engineering Co-ops or Interns to work at our Research and Innovation facility in Middletown, Ohio in Fall 2026. Working within an assigned department, students will work closely with an engineering team, providing technical, administrative, and hands-on support. The Interns may work on a variety of projects, applying their engineering education to real-world experiences. They will learn about steel manufacturing and gain invaluable skills and industry experience. Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing.
Responsibilities
- Conduct or lead research, analysis, and improvement projects, related to department goals
- Interns will experience customer applications of steel materials, as well as skills in interacting with many professionals. These include equipment operators, engineers, managers, and customers
- Learn one or more aspects of the steelmaking process
- Work closely with an engineer in all aspects