About the role#
As a Process Control Engineering Intern, you will work on automation systems within our manufacturing operations. You will gain hands-on experience by supporting production needs and contributing to system improvements. This role involves close coordination with production departments and other staff teams to solve technical challenges.
What you'll do#
- Develop software across various programming languages and hardware platforms.
- Maintain and troubleshoot computer hardware, software, and automation systems.
- Modify automation systems to support new products and processes.
- Perform process modeling for chemical, metallurgical, and mechanical mill operations.
- Administer operating systems and relational databases on servers and workstations.
- Work with measurement systems, including vision systems, thermal imaging, RFID, barcode readers, and gauging technology.
- Manage networking technologies, high-speed data transmission, and specialty interfaces.
- Address production issues and respond to routine or emergency requests.
- Coordinate with vendors, Research and Development, and production staff to improve system performance.
- Manage local project tasks and priority lists.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor of Science program for Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical degree.
- Completion of your sophomore year of study by the summer of 2027.
- Current legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Location & details#
- Location: Novi, Michigan.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About Cleveland-Cliffs
Cleveland-Cliffs operates as a steel producer with a focus on sheet products for the automotive sector. The company manages a vertically integrated model that spans iron ore mining, pellet production, and steelmaking. It also handles downstream finishing, stamping, and tubing. Founded in 1847, the firm maintains its headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. It employs over 10,000 people across its operations in the United States and Canada.
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