At Hypertherm Associates, we design and build innovative industrial cutting solutions that help our customers succeed — and we believe great products are created when technical excellence, customer insight, and thoughtful strategy come together.
We are a 100% associate-owned company headquartered in Hanover, NH, with a global presence in 26 countries. For over 50 years, we’ve been recognized as a top employer and a leader in industrial cutting technology.
This summer internship is designed for students who are curious about how data, markets, and technology shape product decisions in a real‑world manufacturing environment.
The Product Strategy & Market Intelligence intern will support Hypertherm Associates' Product Center of Excellence by delivering actionable market and technology insights. This internship focuses on (1) mapping complex industrial ecosystems and purchasing dynamics and (2) assessing competitive and adjacent technologies to waterjet cutting solutions for displacement opportunities. Deliverables will include executive-ready market maps, competitive economics benchmarking, and a technology displacement whitepaper with strategic implications for portfolio investment and go-to-market decisions.
Key Projects & Deliverables:
Project 1: Industry Market Map (e.g., Energy)- Identify major manufacturers/OEMs and segmentation (by application, region, production model)
- Map ecosystem: customers, tier suppliers, service providers, integrators
- Document decision journey: spec-in drivers, qualification process, budget owners, buying criteria
- Create visuals: value chain map, stakeholder map, and decision flow
- Identify competing cutting technologies (direct and indirect substitutes)
- Compare economics (capex/opex), throughput, precision, material compatibility, maintenance, safety
- Assess software/workflow integration (CAD/CAM, nesting, automation, data connectivity)
- Map route-to-market: OEM vs integrator-led sales, channel partners, bundling patterns
- Synthesize implications: opportunity level by segment, where to invest/defend, positioning gaps
- 1–2 page executive summary + appendix of sources
- Market map visuals (ecosystem + buying process)
- Competitive benchmark tables (economics + performance)
- 10–15 page whitepaper (or 6–8 slide deck) with recommendations
- “So what” implications for portfolio strategy and GTM
- Pursuing a Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Engineering, Analytics, or a related field (candidates in their third or fourth year of undergrad in a similar field will be also be considered with the below experience)
- Experience conducting research and analyzing data
- Market research and competitive analysis
- Data analysis (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, etc.)
- Strategic thinking and storytelling
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Comfort with technical products or industrial markets
At Hypertherm Associates, we are committed to building an inclusive diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment. If our mission resonates with you, but you don’t meet all posted requirements, we encourage you to still apply. We will evaluate your application materials and may suggest alternative roles that better leverage your strengths and talents. For positions with multiple levels, we will evaluate your prior experience to determine the level within our organization you are best aligned based upon the job applying.
CURRENT ASSOCIATES OR TEMPORARY ASSOCIATES: Please apply via your internal Workday career account.$0.00-$0.00 HourlyThis is the base pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors.
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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
