Intern - Mechanical Engineering Intern
Hypertherm Associates•Kent, WA
•Onsite
About The Position
Mechanical Engineering Internship - Summer 2026 At OMAX—part of the Hypertherm Associates family of industrial cutting companies, we design and build world‑class waterjet systems that help customers around the globe create with precision. As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you’ll Own It from day one—contributing meaningful design work on production‑grade hardware while learning alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative, hands‑on environment. This internship is based onsite at our OMAX facility in Kent, WA, where engineering, manufacturing, and testing come together under one roof.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
- Basic CAD modeling and engineering drawing generation (SolidWorks preferred)
- Foundational hypothesis testing and problem‑solving skills in a hands‑on mechanical or lab environment
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team‑based setting
- Comfort presenting and explaining design concepts and technical implementations
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to engineering document control, GD&T, or additive manufacturing
- Comfort using hand tools in a machine‑shop or prototyping environment
- Exposure to industrial equipment, robotics, CNC, or electro‑mechanical systems (helpful, not required)
- Basic understanding of DFMA and complex tooling design principles
- Strong mechanical instincts paired with practical engineering judgment
- Curiosity and a willingness to explore new ideas while learning from others
- Ability to work independently on prototypes while seeking feedback early and often
- Comfort working across design, prototyping, testing, and iteration
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, redesign, and validate existing machine components for conversion to additive manufacturing, with a focus on cost reduction, supplier risk reduction, and rapid iteration
- Provide focused test support through structural validation and applied manufacturing techniques
- Clearly document design decisions and implementation details in CAD and PLM systems
- Contribute to real engineering projects, with assignments driven by current team and business needs
Benefits
- Associate-owned company
- No-layoffs history
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