NTP Decatur - Mechanical Engineer Internship

Job Title: NTP Decatur - Mechanical Engineer Internship

Job Details

Division: Nucor Tubular Products - South

Location: Decatur, AL, United States  

Other Available Locations: N/A

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Basic Job Functions:

The Mechanical Engineering intern will work closely with a mechanical engineering mentor as well as with electrical engineers, maintenance, and production teammates to execute continuous improvement projects on-site. The responsibilities as a mechanical engineering intern will vary day to day as the position is involved in many different aspects of engineering.

The responsibilities of a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Nucor include, but are not limited to: 

• Design and implementation of new systems and modification of existing equipment
• Improve production and maintenance processes, keeping accurate documentation for all improvements in the area of responsibility.
• Provide technical expertise with regard to mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Failure analysis/troubleshooting
•  Work in cooperation with other departments or teams

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Seeking a 4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering (Aerospace and ISE will be considered)
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US (Nucor will not sponsor the need for a visa now or in the future).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Finite Element Analysis (Nastran/Patran or similar)
• Experience with SolidWorks, 20/30 CAD, and/or other equivalent modeling software. 

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace