Student Employee

U. S. Steel is seeking a Product Testing & Characterization Engineer Intern for our Research Department in Munhall, PA. The successful applicant will work with our Mechanical Test Lab Supervisor, Material Development Engineers, and Engineering Technicians to lead a project focused on improvement of lab testing processes.

The following is a list of duties and responsibilities related to the project: Plan and execute laboratory-based projects to meet specific goals and objectives Work independently on projects while relying upon available resources Develop a technical understanding of the project by effectively working with the project team, using online resources, and internal experts Follow established quality and safety procedures Support in the preparation of precision test specimens for lab analysis using Haas CNC lathes and other shop equipment Use 5S lean methodologies to ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained Report frequently on progress using established communication protocols Prepare, submit, and present a final project report at the end of the internship Job Requirements: Candidates must maintain a 3.

0 or higher overall GPA Candidates must be a full-time student pursuing a bachelor’s degree, in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Basic understanding of CNC machining principles Familiarity with CNC lathe components 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 Preferred Skills: 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, scientific principles, and the DMAIC process 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 Strong written and verbal communications skills