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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.\nResponsibilities & Qualifications\nPosition Overview\nThe Beverage Packaging Innovation Center team, located in Kennesaw, Georgia, has an opportunity to participate in our summer 2027 co-op program. The team is seeking an engineering co-op that can join the team for approximately 12 weeks. This role is responsible for supporting hands-on engineering projects related to pilot line equipment, tooling, test methods, and process improvement. The co-op will assist with technical documentation, data collection and analysis, experimental testing, and practical problem-solving in an R&D environment, with specific project assignments based on business needs and the candidate’s interests and skill set.\nResponsibilities\nSupport hands-on engineering projects related to pilot line equipment, tooling, test methods, and process improvement.\nAssist with the development, review, and organization of technical documentation, drawings, equipment information, and related project materials.\nParticipate in data collection, statistical analysis, experimental trials, and validation activities to support engineering decision-making.\nCollaborate with engineers, technicians, and cross-functional team members to troubleshoot problems, evaluate options, and implement practical solutions.\nContribute to continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, efficiency, organization, and standardization within an R&D pilot line environment.\nMinimum qualifications\nEnrolled in an accredited 4-year university pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, or a related technical field.\nMust be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.\nAbility to work safely in hands-on, industrial, laboratory, or pilot-scale environments.\nStrong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.\nBasic proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.\nPreferred qualifications\nMechanically inclined with an interest in equipment, tooling, manufacturing, or hands-on problem solving.\nStrong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, organized work.\nExperience or interest in technical drawing, CAD, equipment documentation, or bill of materials development.\nExperience or interest in data analysis, statistics, experimental design, or test method development.\nCuriosity about manufacturing processes, R&D testing, product development, or continuous improvement.\nAbility to work independently while also collaborating effectively with engineers, technicians, and project stakeholders.\n*Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship\nWhat We Offer:\nNovelis' 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 by the marketplace, and affordable. In addition to core benefits, we provide these unique to the industry benefits:\nCombined housing and relocation stipend for out of state interns or interns outside an extended radius for select positions\nCompetitive pay\nLocation Profile\nNovelis’ Global Research and Technology Center located in Kennesaw Georgia within the greater Atlanta metropolitan area is a cutting-edge full-service research and technology hub that employs approximately 200 people including world-class engineers metallurgists chemists scientists technologists and technicians. The facility includes state-of-the-art lab equipment and a diverse mix of product pilot lines that bring innovative solutions to customers in the automotive beverage can and specialty markets. Kennesaw provides a diverse and family-friendly place to live with countless museums cultural opportunities and educational institutions. Novelis is committed to the Kennesaw community and supports a number of local charitable organizations including Habitat for Humanity as well as FIRST Robotics aimed at encouraging young people to pursue the Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields in order to spur the next generation of scientists and innovators.\nNovelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. 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