Engineering Internship

USA Donaldson Company Inc.; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

retirement plan (401k)

paid time away - sick and safe time (

employee assistance program

Job summary

Donaldson Company is seeking an Engineering Intern to join our Bloomington area team for a hands-on, 10-12 week program. You will work with engineers on filtration technology, run lab tests, and help bring new media solutions to market.

Qualified undergraduates will collaborate across teams, perform design and testing tasks, and gain real-world project experience with CAD and DOE development. On-site schedule in Bloomington, MN is noted, with compensation via hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace, Chemical, Biomedical or Materials Science Engineering, or a related engineering field
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to assist with customer-specific projects (e.g. test support, FEA, FMEA, stack up tolerance analysis)
• Contribute to the various engineering aspects of leading-edge filtration technology, which may include designing, testing, building
• Assist or lead lab testing to analyze performance for filter elements and assemblies
• Develop DOEs to improve implementation and understanding of new media technology

Skills

Energetic self-starter

Excellent verbal and written comms

Strong prioritization

Education

B.S. in engineering

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

FEA

Job description

Donaldson is committed to solving the world's most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

The Donaldson internship program provides innovative students with meaningful, hands-on experience in a collaborative industry environment. Through real-world projects, mentorship, and development opportunities, we aim to support career growth and build a talent pipeline aligned with our values and goals.

Internships take place at various locations throughout the United States, during an 10-12-week period. As an Engineer Intern at Donaldson Company, you will be a part of a group focused on a particular filtration technology - whether it is air and liquid filtration fundamentals, product development, chemical filtration, materials technology or process technology. Your role may include interacting with multiple engineers and scientists, conducting lab testing of filter materials and products, developing new filtration solutions, collaborating with manufacturing plants and/or Donaldson customers and aid in bringing new technologies to market for our businesses.

Qualified candidates must be able to work an on-site schedule at our Bloomington, MN office.

Role Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and industry experts to assist with customer-specific projects (e.g. test support, FEA, FMEA, stack up tolerance analysis)
• Contribute to the various engineering aspects of leading-edge filtration technology, which may include designing, testing, building
• Assist or lead lab testing to analyze performance for filter elements and assemblies
• Develop DOEs to improve implementation and understanding of new media technology

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled undergraduate student in an accredited degree program pursuing a bachelor’s degree in: Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace, Chemical, Biomedical or Material Science Engineering, or a related engineering field
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently enrolled sophomore/2nd year or junior/3rd year undergraduate student
• Energetic self-starter who seeks innovative solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong prioritization and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to independently lead projects within a collaborative environment
• CAD experience
• Applied hands‑on experience with engineering practices, processes and protocols
• Prior internship, employment, volunteer or collegiate student organization experience in a manufacturing, lab or test environment
• Minimum 3.0 out of a 4.0 cumulative GPA

Relocation

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Hourly Pay Range

Hourly Pay Range: $22.00 - 28.00, depending on projected undergraduate graduation date, educational degree in progress and major of study upon time of hire. This position is overtime eligible as per state and federal regulations.

Benefits

• retirement plan (401k)
• paid time away - sick and safe time (MN only)
• employee assistance program

Immigration Sponsorship

Not Available: Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.). Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Donaldson Company helps solve some of the world's most complex filtration and contamination control challenges, and is one of the largest global providers of unique filtration technologies and high-quality filters and parts.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.

Our filtration technologies and products are used every day, in a variety of industries and environments, including aerospace, agriculture, construction, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, power generation, transportation and many more. Key to our success, our 14,000 employees support customers at sales, manufacturing and distribution centers from over 140 locations on six continents. The filtration market continues to grow. Customers' needs for filtration solutions continue to evolve. And the opportunities for our products and our people continue to expand. Learn more at www.donaldson.com.