Additive Manufacturing Engineering Intern (2301)

Hellermanntyton; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

You will gain hands-on experience with FDM and vat polymerization, assist with documentation, data reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Materials Engineering.
• Strong foundational CAD experience and ability to review CAD models for printability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and launch print jobs on FDM and vat polymerization systems.
• Perform routine machine inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Remove supports and post-process printed parts.
• Track machine uptime, utilization, and maintenance activities.
• Assist with print scheduling and planning.
• Review CAD models for printability and develop print strategies.
• Document and report print failures and root causes.
• Help develop design-for-additive-manufacturing (DfAM) recommendations.
• Create and update SOPs and training materials.
• Assist with AM workflow optimization and material testing.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical aptitude

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Interest in additive manufacturing

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Engineering Technology

Materials Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Summary

The Additive Manufacturing Engineering Intern will support HellermannTyton's Additive Manufacturing Department by assisting with prototype production, equipment operation, process development, documentation, material testing, and continuous improvement initiatives. The intern will gain hands-on experience with additive manufacturing technologies while supporting the Concept, Product Development/Engineering, Validation, Marketing, and Metrology departments.

This role combines technical, operational, and project-based work, providing exposure to the full lifecycle of additive manufacturing from request intake through final part delivery.

Under the direction of Aaron Sherman, Senior Additive Manufacturing Engineer. This will be achieved by maintaining HellermannTyton's Quality and EHS certifications by supporting all corporate policies, procedures, work instructions and required documentation.

Essential Functions

• Additive Manufacturing Operations
  • Prepare and launch print jobs on FDM and vat polymerization systems
  • Perform routine machine inspections and preventive maintenance
  • Remove supports and post-process printed parts
  • Clean and organize workspaces and equipment
  • Track machine uptime, utilization, and maintenance activities
  • Assist with print scheduling and planning
• Engineering Support
  • Review CAD models for printability
  • Assist with print orientation and support strategy selection
  • Evaluate prototype quality and dimensional accuracy
  • Document and report print failures and root causes
  • Help develop design-for-additive-manufacturing (DfAM) recommendations

Other Function

• Process Improvement
  • Create and update standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Develop training materials and work instructions
  • Assist with AM workflow optimization projects
  • Help standardize material profiles and machine settings
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Material and Technology Evaluation
  • Conduct material characterization projects
  • Assist with comparative material testing
  • Collect and analyze performance data
  • Evaluate new AM technologies and equipment
  • Support benchmarking activities against traditional manufacturing methods
• Data and Reporting
  • Maintain print request and inventory management records
  • Track department KPIs
  • Generate monthly usage reports
  • Assist with cost estimation and material consumption tracking
  • Develop and maintain dashboards and data visualizations

Success in this role will require

• Able to work in-office every day during the internship
• Interest in additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Basic CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred)

What You'll Bring

• Preferred - Pursuing a degree in:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Engineering Technology
  • Materials Engineering

REV: 10.08.2026

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