Steel Dynamics, Inc · 4 months ago
Metallurgy Internship
Steel Dynamics, Inc. is a leading industrial metals solutions company focused on producing lower-carbon, high-quality steel products primarily from recycled scrap. The Metallurgy Internship provides a balance of office-based engineering work and hands-on industrial experience, allowing interns to apply engineering principles directly on the production floor while working alongside operators and maintenance teams.
Industrial ManufacturingMiningPrecious MetalsRecycling
Responsibilities
Assist with scrap analysis and alloy verification using spectrometry and other lab tools to support quality and certification standards
Support melt shop operations by collecting and analyzing production data, identifying yield loss points, and recommending improvements for efficiency and recovery
Participate in scrap recovery and process optimization projects, including developing sorting criteria and tracking melt loss
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 casting operations, including assisting with heat cycles, transfers, and turnaround tasks
Contribute to quality assurance efforts by validating lab results, supporting round robin testing, and ensuring compliance with accuracy standards
Qualification
Required
Candidates should be enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Materials Science or Engineering
Preferred
Preferred GPA of at least 2.7
Benefits
Furnished Housing Free of Cost
401(k) & Company Match
Employee Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Intern Extravaganza
Competitive Pay
Company
Steel Dynamics, Inc
Steel Dynamics is one of the largest domestic steel producers and metals recyclers in the United States, based on estimated annual steelmaking and metals recycling capability, with facilities located throughout the United States, and in Mexico.
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (2)
2024 (4)
2023 (1)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.4B2025-11-21Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2025-03-12Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-07-03Post Ipo Debt· $600M
Leadership Team
Mark Millett
Co-Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer
Keith Busse
Co-Founder
Recent News
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