Intern - Research & Development

Job Details
Job Location:    Corporate Office - Charlotte, NC
Position Type:    Internship
Education Level:    High School
Salary Range:    Undisclosed
Job Shift:    Day
Job Category:    Research

Description

At Midrex, you will do work that matters alongside people who believe you matter. The work won't be easy, but it will be worth it. You'll be part of a great team with plenty of autonomy to bring out your best. 

Since 1987, Midrex has been the world leader in direct reduction technology, offering the best proven method for decarbonization in the iron and steel industry available today. Our rapid growth is transforming the steel industry and our planet. And none of it would be possible without our people, who bring vision, compassion, and extraordinary expertise to this work every day. So, if you're looking to do big work in a small-team environment, Midrex is just the place for you.

Qualifications

Position Summary:  Internship Program Overview - Midrex's 2026 Summer Internship Program offers an immersive assignment to undergraduate and graduate students, enhancing their understanding of the business world through valuable, hands-on experience with a people centric organization. Midrex offers a 20-40 hour per week, paid internship that begins with an orientation in June and concludes in early August.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Duties/Responsibilities:

The internship will consist of a project-based assignment with the following responsibilities.

• Assist in designing, conducting, and analyzing experiments for ongoing R&D projects.
• Contribute to literature reviews to inform project directions.
• Collect and interpret data, identifying trends and making recommendations based on your findings.
• Support the preparation of technical reports, presentations, and documentation of research activities.
• Maintain a well-organized lab notebook and assist in maintaining lab equipment and supplies.

Potential Areas of Learning:

• Mentorship from senior R&D staff and allow you to apply your academic knowledge to real-world problems.
• Application of engineering principles and knowledge of process flow diagram, mass & energy balance, and P&ID.
• Development of critical thinking skills and ability to evaluate complex data, identifying patterns, and making informed, data-driven decisions.
• Development of communication skills through collaboration with R&D and process teams, and presentation to peers and senior R&D staff and leadership.
• Understanding of how R&D can drive value within a commercial organization.

Skills/Abilities:

Required:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs (specifically Excel and PowerPoint)
• Strong interpersonal skills and written/oral communication skills.
• Intellectually curious and driven.

Education and Experience:

• Pursuing a bachelor's or post graduate degree in chemical engineering, material science, chemistry, physical chemistry, or related field.
• Completed college sophomore year
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Travel Requirements:

• 0%

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to move around a fabrication shop and an industrial plant site, including safely climbing inside and around equipment.

Other duties:

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Midrex is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Midrex will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the People and Culture department.

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