Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.
Responsibilities & QualificationsPosition Overview:
Novelis in Greensboro, GA has an opportunity to participate in our on-site summer 2027 internship. The Engineering, Maintenance, Reliability, and Automations (EMRA) team is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern that can join the team for approximately 12 weeks. The person in this role will have the opportunity to participate in relevant work and gain hands on industry experience. The intern will report to the Engineering Leader and will gain experience with project management, CAD designing, and the implementation of various tools and pieces of equipment with a focus on the work management process.
A Mechanical Engineering Intern at the Novelis Greensboro site will work for the EMRA team in support of aluminum production in conjunction with the Operations and Process teams. An intern will have the opportunity to see the inner workings of large industrial machinery and systems, both from a mechanical perspective during repairs and/or maintenance, and from a program logic perspective while working with our Automations Team. An intern will gain meaningful experience and insight into industrial systems, machinery operation and reliability, electrical systems, industrial burners and furnaces, and molten metal practices.
Responsibilities:
- Support the EMRA team throughout the plant with improvements, maintenance, and repairs
- Develop improvement for general engineering processes
- Use CAD to design various tools/equipment and see through to implementation, if possible
- Generate reports and records of changes or improvements made; communicate reports and results to supervisor and other relevant plant personnel
- Work with outside contractors to scope/spec new, improved equipment for plant operations
- Work with cross-functional teams (Process, Operations, EHS, etc.) to develop new protocols pertaining to safety initiatives
Minimum Qualifications:
- Enrolled in an accredited 4-year University.
- Must be a Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or recent Graduate.
- Interested in gaining hands-on industry experience prior to graduation.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer
- Commitment to industrial safety and safe working practices
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prefer students majoring in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Applied Engineering, or a related field
- Solid business insight
- High interest in becoming an Engineer in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with mechanical systems and hand tools a plus
- Experience with CAD programs a plus
- Strong leadership and teamwork skills
What We Offer:
Novelis' benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, driven in the marketplace, and affordable. These are a few of the benefits we offer to support you and your family’s well-being:
- Combined housing and relocation stipend for out of state interns or interns outside an extended radius
- Competitive pay
Novelis’ Greensboro facility is located in Greensboro Georgia. With 140 employees it is the first stand-alone used beverage can recycling facility in the company now responsible for pioneering a majority of Novelis’ recycling technologies. Residents enjoy nearby Lake Oconee which includes several golf communities. In addition Athens Georgia – home to the University of Georgia and hundreds of cultural and sporting events each year – is a short drive away. Novelis Greensboro actively promotes safety recycling and STEM education through several local community organizations and in 2018 the Boys and Girls Club named Novelis its Business Partner of the Year.
Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.
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Skills Required
- Enrollment in an accredited four-year university
- Sophomore, junior, senior, or recent graduate status
- Interest in gaining hands-on industry experience before graduation
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer
- Commitment to industrial safety and safe working practices
- Major in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Applied Engineering, or a related field
- Solid business insight
- High interest in becoming an engineer in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with mechanical systems and hand tools
- Experience with CAD programs
- Strong leadership and teamwork skills
Novelis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Novelis and has not been reviewed or approved by Novelis.
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Healthcare Strength — Pay is often characterized as good, great, or fair for the work, and total rewards are frequently viewed as competitive across many roles. Benefits coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability protections.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a standout part of the package, including a 401(k) with employer match and additional retirement savings support. Performance bonuses are also part of the financial rewards mix, reinforcing the overall value of total compensation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Lifestyle-oriented benefits appear broad, including tuition reimbursement, employee assistance programs, wellness-related accounts, and gym access in some locations. Additional perks such as company-sponsored outings, free meals/snacks in certain settings, and discounts add incremental value beyond core insurance and retirement.
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What We Do
Novelis is the leading producer of flat-rolled aluminum products and the world’s largest recycler of aluminum. We work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, beverage can, automotive and high-end specialty markets. Operating an integrated network of technically advanced rolling and recycling facilities across North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Novelis leverages its global manufacturing and recycling footprint to deliver consistent, high-quality products around the world. Everything we do at Novelis begins with our commitment to the health, safety and well-being of our colleagues, customers and communities. We owe our status as a world-class manufacturer to our employees who continually anticipate and exceed the needs and expectations of all those we work with across the globe. At Novelis, each of us is driven to produce excellence. Our employees are generous with their time and talents, donating thousands of hours annually to various programs that benefit the communities in which we live and work. Much of that work is done through our long-term partnerships with Habitat for Humanity, FIRST Robotics and Discovery Education.
