Mechanical Engineering Intern

Hypertherm Associates • New Brighton, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Under the guidance of experienced engineers, the intern will contribute to product lifecycle support and may also assist with New Product Development initiatives as business needs require. The intern is expected to own a meaningful engineering project, apply problem-solving skills to deliver results, and present project outcomes and recommendations to engineering leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. Mentorship and exposure to practical engineering challenges are provided.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Junior or senior standing with at least 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.
• Help evaluate alternate mechanical components to address obsolescence, availability, and supply chain challenges.
• Participate in product testing, data analysis, and validation to verify performance and functional requirements.
• Apply structured problem-solving and root cause analysis 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 for product updates and change management.
• Participate in engineering change processes, including design revisions, documentation updates, testing, and implementation.
• Contribute to New Product Development initiatives as business needs require.
• Own a meaningful engineering project, 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