What Does Steel Dynamics Do?

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.

What Makes This Internship Different?

Steel Dynamics’ engineering internships stand out from those at other companies because they offer a true balance of office-based engineering work and hands-on industrial experience. Interns are not limited to observing from a distance, they actively work alongside operators and maintenance teams on the production floor, applying engineering principles directly to equipment, systems, and processes. This approach allows interns to design solutions, test them in real-world conditions, and see the immediate impact of their work.

Internship Location

This internship is located at the Steel Dynamics Butler Flat Roll Division located in Butler, IN, in the Cold Mill Department. This internship will take place Summer 2026. 

Internship Benefits

• Furnished Housing Free of Cost
  • Provided for interns living more than 50 miles from their work site, including essential furnishings to ensure a comfortable stay during the internship.
• 401(k) & Company Match
  
  • Eligibility to participate in the company 401(k) plan with a 10–50% company match that vests immediately.
• Employee Discounts
  
  • Access to discounts on hotels, vehicles, and other goods and services through Steel Dynamics’ nationwide partner network.
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  • Up to five free visits per issue, per year for counseling, legal advice, financial guidance, and other daily living resources.
• Intern Extravaganza
  
  • A two-day event at company headquarters featuring facility tours, networking with company leaders, cultural immersion, and connecting with other interns from across the country.
• Competitive Pay
  
  • Competitive hourly wages for all internship positions, rewarding the value interns bring to the company.

What Are My Responsibilities as a Process Engineering Intern at Steel Dynamics?

• Lead and support process improvement projects on the production line.

• Participate in customer visits to discuss claims, applications, and expectations.

• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to streamline operations.

• Assist with troubleshooting and problem-solving activities.

• Support daily production operations and related activities.

• Contribute to internal and external audit processes.

• Participate in safety projects and ensure compliance with safety standards.

• Apply engineering principles to support the execution of engineering duties.

• Conduct and analyze mill and production experiments.

• Prepare detailed reports summarizing findings and recommendations.

• Assist engineers with ongoing projects and technical initiatives.

• Operate and utilize laboratory equipment for process and materials analysis.

• Perform data analysis and present trends to operations personnel.

• Work directly with operations staff on projects with immediate production impact.

• Conduct daily assessments of material chemistry and related operational factors.

• Design and execute experimental trials based on research needs and melting requirements.

What Qualifications Do I Need?

• Candidates should be enrolled in a degree program in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering
• Preferred GPA of at least 2.7

Examples of Projects Steel Dynamics Process Engineering Interns Have Completed

• Analyze data from truck and rail scale systems to track material flow from raw input to finished product.
• Investigate yield losses across various production stages (melting, casting, rolling) and help identify root causes.
• Collaborate with operations and build rapport with production team, quality, and maintenance teams to validate process performance and material accountability.
• Apply mass balance and process flow analysis to detect bottlenecks, material inefficiencies, or handling issues.
• Support the development of continuous improvement recommendations to enhance yield and reduce cost per ton.

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