Metallurgy Internship

Aluminum Dynamics

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.

This is an Aluminum Dynamics (ADL) Internship. What Does ADL Do?

Aluminum Dynamics is developing a state-of-the-art, 650,000-tonne low-carbon recycled aluminum flat rolled mill, supported by two satellite recycled aluminum slab centers. The facility will produce a wide range of flat rolled aluminum products while prioritizing sustainability through advanced recycling practices. Our product offering includes value-added finishing lines such as Continuous Annealing and Solution Heat treatment (CASH) lines, continuous coating, and multiple slitting and packaging operations. This combination of cutting-edge technology and sustainable processes positions Aluminum Dynamics as a leader in delivering high-quality, low-carbon aluminum solutions to meet the growing demands of diverse industries.

What Makes This Internship Different?
Steel Dynamics’ metallurgy internships stand apart from others in the market because they provide a true balance of office-based engineering work and hands-on industrial experience. Interns are not confined to observing from a distance; instead, they actively work alongside operators and maintenance teams on the production floor, applying engineering principles directly to equipment, systems, and processes. This immersive approach gives interns the opportunity to design solutions, test them in real-world conditions, and see the immediate impact of their work. At SDI, metallurgy is not limited to research and development, it is a dynamic combination of technical analysis and practical application that exposes interns to the full scope of how metallurgy drives production success.

Internship Location

This internship is located at the Aluminum Dynamics LLC. facility located in Columbus, MS, in the Hot Mill Department. This internship will take place in person. ADL is open to interviewing candidates for the school year (Fall 2025-Spring 2026) and for 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.

Internship Projects

• Focuses on aluminum product/process development skills:
  • Design of experiments management on mechanical properties development associated with process modifications
  • Microstructural characterization of hot rolled products
  • Recovery % reduction via process optimization
• Focuses on data analytics skills:
  • Quality monitoring of rolled products to meet downstream stakeholder & customer tolerances and specifications
  • Metal quality processing development for sampling frequency and evaluation (process control)
• Focuses on communication skills and team-building:
  • Inter-department collaboration on material workflow and status
  • Information sharing via report-outs and production summaries
• Machine center exposure:
  • Ingot scalping (surface preparation)
  • Industrial preheating furnaces (homogenization)
  • Hot rolling mills (metal processing)

What Qualifications Do I Need?

• Educational background in metallurgical crystallography and associated strengthening mechanisms
• Commitment to safe workplace practices and use of designated PPE
• Familiar with project based structures and deadlines
• Works well in a fast paced environment 
• Exposure to lab and industrial environments is a plus
• Operational knowledge of Microsoft Office product suite, CAD or SQL knowledge are a plus 
• Willing to learn new skills and work in a team environment

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