Associate Chemical Engineer

Job ID: R12695
Job Title: Associate Chemical Engineer
City,State: Burns Harbor, IN, US
Job Family: Steel Operations
Posted On: May 12, 2026

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Job Description

Location: Burns Harbor, IN

Cleveland‑Cliffs is seeking upcoming college graduates for entry‑level Associate Chemical Engineer roles at our Burns Harbor facility in Burns Harbor, Indiana. As the leading flat‑rolled steel producer in North America, Cleveland‑Cliffs leverages advanced technologies and vertically integrated operations to drive innovation, efficiency, and sustainability across our steelmaking processes. These roles offer emerging engineers hands‑on opportunities to apply their academic knowledge to real‑world challenges while making a meaningful impact on American manufacturing. In support of our commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement, Cleveland‑Cliffs actively recruits talented, driven chemical engineers ready to grow their careers with us.

Summary of Responsibilities: 

  • Analyze product failure data and laboratory test results to determine causes of problems and develop solutions

  • Conducting tests on raw materials or finished products to ensure their quality

  • Evaluate technical specifications and economic factors relating to process or product design objectives

  • Monitor material performance and evaluating material deterioration

  • Plan and implement laboratory operations for the purpose of developing material and fabrication procedures that meet cost, product specification, and performance standards

  • Review new product plans and make recommendations for ease of manufacturability while meeting the product design objectives

  • Potentially supervise a crew of hourly employees

  • Rotating shift work may be required according to business needs

  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, or other related technical degrees

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous experience or internship/co-op in manufacturing

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to careers@clevelandcliffs.com or call 1(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

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