Material Development Engineer Intern

• Conduct laboratory experiments using a variety of steel heat treatment and testing equipment
• Plan and execute laboratory-based projects to meet specific goals and objectives
• Work independently on projects while relying upon available resources
• Develop a strong background in the area of study by effectively utilizing the Knowledge Resource Center
• Report frequently on progress using established communication protocols
• Prepare and submit a final project report at the end of the internship

• Candidates must maintain a 3.0 or higher overall GPA
• Candidates must be a full-time student pursuing a PhD or Master's Degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Candidates must have completed or be working towards completion of their sophomore year and be in good academic standing
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

• We are looking for motivated self-starters who can work in a fast paced, data-driven environment. The successful student will be an analytical problem solver, have an extremely high level of customer focus and a passion for process improvement. In addition, a successful intern will have the following qualifications:
• Demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in the area of study
• Strong record of leadership in team settings including academic project teams and extracurricular activities
• Aptitude for problem solving using a data driven approach
• Ability to think and act both strategically and tactically
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to apply engineering and scientific principles in the design and analysis of experiments
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with a diverse staff of individuals
• Must be resourceful, responsible, tenacious, curious, independent, confident and high energy
• Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
• Strong written and verbal communications skills

Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:

• Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® 2022, ’23, ‘24
• Disability: IN’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, ’22, ’23, ‘24
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Equality 100 Award 2020, ’21, ’22, ’23-24, ‘25
• Military Times’ Best for Vets: Employers 2023, ‘24

Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel’s success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company’s success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)

At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:Think: Think Critically and Drive ChangeLead: Develop Talent and CollaborateDo: Empower Performance and Deliver Results