BSc/MSc internship assignment dilatometer IJmuiden • Tata Steel

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Want to contribute to green steel production? Our 1,500 football fields of industrial site are transforming from coal to hydrogen-based steelmaking. As an R&D intern, you’ll investigate how this impacts our vital refractory materials!

Ready to dive into groundbreaking research? We’re developing new hydrogen-based production installations that will revolutionize steelmaking. Your research will help ensure these installations operate safely and efficiently by understanding how their materials behave under extreme conditions.

As an R&D intern at Tata Steel…

• You’ll work with state-of-the-art equipment. You’ll commission and operate our new dilatometer to study thermal expansion in refractory materials.
• You’ll develop standardized procedures. Your measurement protocols will become the foundation for future research in this field.
• You’ll collaborate with PhD researchers. As part of an EU-funded project, you’ll work alongside doctoral students investigating hydrogen-based steelmaking.
• You’ll make a real impact on sustainability. Your research directly contributes to our goal of reducing CO2 emissions by 35-40% by 2030.

Do you recognize yourself?

You combine analytical thinking with practical problem-solving skills. You work methodically and pay attention to detail. Furthermore: 

• You are pursuing an MSc degree in Materials Science, Applied Physics, or a related field.
• You are available for 4-6 months
• You have good written and verbal communication skills in English.

What we offer?

The opportunity to contribute to a leading and sustainable steel company that everyone is proud of, together with an enthusiastic team. What else we offer you:

• A good internship allowance: €450,- gross per month for a regular internship or € 550,- for a graduation internship.
• Plenty of free time. you get one day off every month.
• Valuable experience within a large international organization.
• The possibility to work from home – after consultation.
• Our fantastic Interns for Steel network that organizes various activities for interns.

You’ll join our R&D department, where innovation drives everything we do. You’ll work in our laboratory facilities with experienced researchers who are leading the transition to sustainable steelmaking. You’ll get your own workspace and an experienced supervisor to help you make the most of your internship. 

The coming years, Tata Steel is looking for interns and graduates who want to push boundaries. We want to distinguish ourselves in the steel market and make our customers even more successful in the market. The goal is to excel in all areas and be the best at what we do, always with a focus on safety. We want to innovate, automate, and use modern technologies. Does this sound like a challenge that suits you? Then we are looking for you!