Associate Operations Engineer

Location: Burns Harbor, IN

Cleveland‑Cliffs is seeking upcoming college graduates for entry‑level Associate Operations 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

• Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience or internship/co-op in manufacturing