Summer Intern GWE Mechanical Engineer

Kurita America Inc. • Brooklyn Park, MN

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Summer Internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple departments within Kurita. Interns will rotate through key areas such as operations, engineering, sales, and laboratory testing, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the water treatment industry. This program is designed for engineering students who are eager to learn, explore career paths, and contribute to meaningful projects.

Requirements

• Knowledge and ability to use mechanical design software (AutoCad, SolidWorks).
• Currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to different work environments and collaborate across teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Testing field samples in our laboratory (only if coupon test for corrosion).
• Learn about plant operations, production processes, and quality control.
• Active participation with manufacturing systems on the production floor
• Engagement in field inspections, installations and verifying acceptance criteria of equipment
• Support process improvement initiatives and equipment optimization.
• Participate in system evaluations and troubleshooting.
• Component selectivity to meet customer specification and project engineering requirements
• At end of internship, give presentation to leadership on highlights learned and clients solutions provided.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed