About this role
Job Description
The WCO group supports the research labs in Munhall, PA and Troy, MI. It runs the WCO operations platform and the labs’ ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, and it manages the Knowledge Resource Center (the research library). Several tools in WCO only pay off when they hold complete, current data, and right now some of them don’t. This intern will close that gap. You will work with lab staff to collect and organize the data, enter it into our systems, and improve the processes that keep it current.
What you’ll do
Lab equipment and skills data
- Work with lab leads and technicians to inventory lab equipment and collect its status, maintenance, calibration and documentation records. Enter this data into the WCO Equipment Dashboard.
- Work with lab managers to define the skills each lab needs, the goals for each skill and each employee’s current level. Populate this in the WCO Skills Matrix.
- Make sure the collected data supports the group’s ISO/IEC 17025 requirements for personnel competence and equipment records.
- Map how the data is gathered and kept up to date today, find where it breaks down, and recommend and pilot simpler, repeatable processes using Lean and continuous-improvement methods.
- Write short how-to guides and train lab users so the data stays current after the internship ends.
Research library cataloging with AI
- Use AI tools (Claude) to catalog the Knowledge Resource Center’s physical and digitized holdings (technical reports, journals, microfilm archives) into a consistent, searchable digital catalog.
- Define and apply a standard set of catalog fields (title, author, date, report number, subject, location, etc.). Spot-check the AI’s output for accuracy.
- Flag items that cannot be shared with AI tools because of copyright or licensing.
- Work with the Software Engineering intern and the WCO team so the catalog can be searched by AI research tools.
What we’re looking for
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Process, Engineering Management, or a related field.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with data.
- Comfortable working face-to-face with lab staff and asking questions to get accurate information.
- Proficient with Excel.
- Comfortable learning new software and AI tools.
- Clear written and verbal communication.
Preferred
- Coursework or experience in Lean, Six Sigma, process improvement or quality systems.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 / ISO/IEC 17025, calibration or maintenance programs.
- Lab, manufacturing or industrial internship experience.
- Basic SQL, Power BI, or data-cleaning experience.
- Interest in library science, information management or research data.
Competency Summary
At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:
Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate
Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results
Company Overview
Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.
Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.
We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:
- Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® 2022, ’23, ‘24
- Disability: IN’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, ’22, ’23, ‘24
- Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Equality 100 Award 2020, ’21, ’22, ’23-24, ‘25
- Military Times’ Best for Vets: Employers 2023, ‘24
Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel’s success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company’s success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)