Join us for the Summer of 2027 as a Manufacturing Process Engineer Intern at Hypertherm Associates! Collaborate with exceptional colleagues, build lasting relationships, and engage in rewarding activities. Hypertherm Associates engineers think outside the box and bring new ideas to life. Our engineers are hands-on and focused on continuous improvement, helping to make industrial cutting more accurate, cost-effective, and safe for our customers.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead process improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma practices
Optimize manufacturing processes to enhance quality, reduce costs, improve safety, and increase earnings
Work with a variety of machinery and processes, including multi-axis CNC machines, assembly equipment, laser marking, and packaging equipment
Design tooling, fixtures, and workstations essential for new product introduction to production cells
Required knowledge, skills, education, and experience:
Currently enrolled in an engineering-focused college degree program (industrial/mechanical engineering preferred)
Junior (you have completed a minimum of 2 years) and are in good standing
Enthusiastic about learning with the ability to work collaboratively in a team, as well as independently on selected projects
Strong problem-solving skills, with a passion for getting to the root cause of issues
Proactive and enthusiastic about implementing new technology and continuous improvement
Preferred Experience that differentiates you:
Internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing environment
Proficiency in lean manufacturing, statistical analysis (Minitab), geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), SolidWorks, value stream mapping (VSM), design for manufacturability (DFM), process failure mode effects analysis (pFMEA), and structured problem solving
Location: Hanover, NH and New Brighton, MN
CURRENT ASSOCIATES OR TEMPORARY ASSOCIATES: Please apply via your internal Workday career account.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in an engineering-focused college degree program, preferably industrial or mechanical engineering
- Completed at least two years of college and currently classified as a junior in good standing
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team and work independently on selected projects
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify root causes
- Interest in learning, implementing new technology, and continuous improvement
- Internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with Lean manufacturing and statistical analysis using Minitab
- Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, SolidWorks, value stream mapping, design for manufacturability, pFMEA, and structured problem solving
What We Do
Hypertherm Associates is a U.S. based manufacturer of industrial cutting products and software. Its products, including Hypertherm plasma and OMAX waterjet systems, are used by companies around the world to build ships, airplanes, and railcars; construct steel buildings, fabricate heavy equipment, erect wind turbines, and more. In addition to cutting systems, the company creates CNCs and software trusted for performance and reliability that result in increased productivity and profitability for hundreds of thousands of businesses. Founded in 1968, Hypertherm Associates is a 100 percent Associate-owned company, employing approximately 2,000 Associates, with operations and partner representation worldwide. Learn more at www.HyperthermAssociates.com. Fifty years ago, in a small two car garage, Hypertherm began its journey with simple, powerful ideas about business and an invention that shaped the future of industrial cutting. The same ideals that fueled our inception all those years ago are still what drive us today: a passion for challenging what is achievable with the products we create, the culture we foster, and the experience we deliver to our customers. As we look to the horizon and the next 50 years, we are proud that our people, partners, and innovations will shape the future with solutions that make anything possible for industries around the world. Key elements of the Hypertherm formula include: • Dedicated Associates focused on customer-centered product design and support • Local sales and service • Broad application experience and proven results • Sustainable and ethical business practices benefit our customers and communities
