Metallurgy / Process Engineering Internship

Steel Dynamics is a leading industrial metals solutions company that produces lower-carbon, high-quality steel products primarily from recycled scrap. Operating through a circular manufacturing model, the company manufactures a wide range of steel products including flat roll, structural, and long products for industries such as construction, automotive, energy, and manufacturing. In addition to steel production, Steel Dynamics operates metals recycling facilities, steel fabrication plants, and aluminum production operations, serving customers across North America with a focus on innovation, efficiency, and sustainability.

This internship is located at the Steel Dynamics Flat Roll Division in Butler, IN and will take place during Summer 2027. By applying to this posting, you will be considered for opportunities across all departments.

• →Participate in optimization projects and assist with product and process analysis using various methods and tools, such as data analysis, lab equipment, and trials to support quality and certification standards.
• →Support operations by collecting and analyzing production data, identifying yield loss points, and recommending improvements for efficiency and recovery.
• →Collaborate with operators, engineers, and lab personnel across shifts to ensure consistency in data collection, quality assurance, and process improvements.
• →Gain hands-on experience in department operations
• →Contribute to quality assurance efforts by validating lab results, supporting round robin testing, and ensuring compliance with accuracy standards.

• Candidates should be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Materials Science or Engineering
• Preferred GPA of at least 2.7

• Lead a scrap recovery project to track and quantify melt loss during charging, establish baselines for key commodities, and provide actionable recommendations to reduce loss and improve recovery through better handling and process controls.
• Collaborate across all shifts/crews to monitor process variability, collect data, and implement best practices, building operator trust and maintaining project momentum through consistent communication.
• Support casting operations by participating in transfer and turnaround tasks, operating forklifts and fork trucks, and engaging directly with the production team during heat cycles and metal transfers.
• Implement new technology/equipment, including analyzing and comparing data, determining operational ranges and setpoints, creating SOP’s, and training others on purpose and use.
• Assist with product development trials by working closely with operators, testing new grades/products, and analyzing samples.
• Determine operational conditions or issues that would lead to failures of products or processes and recommend actions for improvement.
• Create training media for employees, customers, or others that help with understanding of the steel making process.

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.