Student Employee

About U. S. Steel Tubular Products: U. S. Steel Tubular Products manufactures seamless pipe and premium connections that support energy and industrial customers across the United States.

Position Summary

The Summer 2027 IT / Software Intern will support digitalization and automation projects across testing, order entry, shipment, and manufacturing processes. The intern will gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing and business environment by helping improve data flow, reduce manual work, and deliver a defined summer project.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety requirements and support a safe work environment.
• Support digitalization of Test Lab processes, including efforts to reduce or eliminate paper-based tracking.
• Help automate manual tasks, such as uploading test information into mainframe systems.
• Assist with the continued development of web-based applications that integrate information across Melt Shop, Pipe Mill, Q&T, and Finishing operations.
• Support improvements related to testing, order entry, and shipment processes.
• Work with employees across IT, quality, operations, and other departments to understand process needs and identify practical improvements.
• Document project requirements, testing results, recommendations, and technical updates.
• Provide regular progress updates and prepare a final project presentation.
• Participate in intern programming, development activities, and site events.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, MIS or related technical field.
• Returning to school after the Summer 2027 internship.
• Programming experience with .NET, Python, or application development.
• Knowledge of database structures and tools such as SQL or Oracle.
• Strong communication, organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Willing to work onsite at the Fairfield, AL plant
• Ability to travel domestically between Tubular locations as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in manufacturing, steel, energy, industrial operations, or process automation.
• Experience with web-based applications, software projects, testing, or data integration.
• Previous internship, academic project, leadership, or team experience. Candidates must be a full-time student pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree Candidates must be a current student and have completed their sophomore year by June 2027 and be in good academic standing Be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship Preferred Skills: We are looking for motivated self-starters that can work in a fast paced, data-driven environment. The successful undergraduate 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: Demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and an aptitude for your area of study A strong record of team, project and/or people leadership in a work setting and/or extracurricular activities A willingness to take initiative to understand the business An aptitude for problem solving; strong writing and verbal communication skills A strong commitment to excellence and to personal and professional growth Must be resourceful, responsible, tenacious, curious, independent, confident and high energy The ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks. Leadership and strong decision-making skills Ability to think and act both strategically and tactically