Intern or Co-Op - Product Environmental Compliance

Hypertherm Associates • Hanover, NH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Product Environmental Compliance - Summer Internship/Co-Op (Summer/Fall 2027) At Hypertherm Associates, we're passionate about creating innovative industrial cutting solutions while building a safer, better world. As a 100% associate-owned company, we develop plasma, laser, waterjet, automation, and software products used by customers around the globe. Interns and co-ops play an important role in helping us solve real business challenges and shape the future of our products. As a Product Environmental Compliance Intern or Co-op, you'll work with engineers and suppliers to help ensure our products comply with environmental regulations around the world. This is a great opportunity for a student interested in materials science, chemistry, engineering, sustainability, or environmental compliance. You'll gain hands-on experience researching regulations, supporting product design decisions, and helping create tools and processes that improve compliance and sustainability across our products.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Must have completed at least 2 years of coursework and be in good standing
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Interest in sustainability, environmental compliance, or product stewardship
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Moderate presentation skills

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of environmental regulations such as RoHS, REACH, TSCA, or Proposition 65
• Experience working with technical data or documentation
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills

Responsibilities

• Research and interpret environmental regulations that impact the materials used in our products
• Help develop tools and guidance that support compliant product design
• Partner with engineers to identify and reduce the use of restricted substances
• Communicate with suppliers to gather material information and compliance data
• Assist in creating material and component specifications that meet current and future regulatory requirements
• Present findings and recommendations to project teams

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern