Metallurgy Intern (Summer 2026)

Job Description

Metallurgy Intern (Summer 2026) | Steel Dynamics

The Tone:
This is an internship at Steel Dynamics, located in Pittsburgh, PA. Steel Dynamics is a leading industrial metals solutions company that produces lower-carbon, high-quality steel products primarily from recycled scrap. This Metallurgy Internship offers a unique balance of office-based engineering work and direct industrial experience. Interns actively engage with operators and maintenance teams on the production floor, applying engineering principles to equipment and processes, designing solutions, and observing their immediate impact on production success.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: Pittsburgh, PA (In-person)

• Mission: Apply metallurgy and engineering principles to analyze production processes on a continuous galvanizing line, conduct experiments, and report findings to improve quality and efficiency.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support engineering duties: Utilize engineering and metallurgy principles to assist in various engineering tasks.
• Conduct mill experiments: Perform and analyze experiments directly on the galvanizing line.
• Analyze process data: Use various laboratory equipment for process analysis and report trends to operations personnel.
• Develop production trials: Create and implement trials based on research and specific production needs.
• Contribute to quality assurance: Participate in strip inspection activities, collect data, and report results to improve product quality.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a degree in Metallurgy/Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience: Pursuing a relevant degree at a university or college.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; Effective communication skills, both written and verbal; Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Bonus: Preferred GPA of 2.7 or higher.