Mechanical Engineering Intern

Hypertherm Associates • New Brighton, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Hypertherm Associates is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for a summer internship running May/June through August/September 2027, based in New Brighton, Minnesota. The intern will help improve released products and gain hands-on experience working with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams. The role applies classroom knowledge to real-world challenges involving product performance, manufacturing support, component obsolescence, cost reduction, and regulatory compliance, with work affecting the company’s plasma and waterjet cutting systems.

Under the guidance of experienced engineers, the intern will support released products throughout their lifecycle, contribute to engineering changes and product testing, investigate product and manufacturing issues, and create engineering documentation. The intern will also participate in a project, deliver results, and present outcomes and recommendations to engineering leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. The internship offers mentorship and exposure to system design, product development, lifecycle management, testing, root cause analysis, manufacturing and supply chain collaboration, compliance, and technical communication.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Junior or senior standing with a minimum of two years of completed coursework.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings and drafting practices.
• Exposure to product design, manufacturing processes, testing, or engineering projects through coursework, internships, clubs, or personal projects.
• Interest in industrial equipment, product development, and manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Support design improvements and engineering changes for plasma and waterjet cutting systems.
• Assist in evaluating alternate mechanical components to address obsolescence, availability, and supply chain challenges.
• Participate in product testing, data analysis, and validation activities to verify performance and functional requirements.
• Apply structured problem-solving and root cause analysis techniques to investigate product, manufacturing, and field-related issues.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Regulatory, Reliability, and Supply Chain teams to identify and implement solutions.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation to support product updates and change management activities.
• Participate in engineering change processes, including design revisions, documentation updates, testing, and implementation.
• Contribute to New Product Development initiatives as business needs require.
• Complete an engineering project, apply problem-solving skills to deliver results, and present outcomes and recommendations to engineering leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

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