Mechanical Engineering Co-op: Design, Testing & Product Impact

hypertherm; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Hypertherm Associates in Hanover, NH seeks a Mechanical Engineering Winter/Spring Internship or Co‑op to work with the Central Engineering team on real product lifecycle challenges. You will gain hands‑on experience improving released products, supporting plasma and waterjet systems, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to drive meaningful results.

You will learn how to apply problem‑solving techniques, analyze data, and contribute to change control processes while receiving mentorship

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Junior or Senior standing with a minimum of two years of completed coursework
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and within cross‑functional teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Support design improvements and engineering changes for plasma and waterjet cutting systems
• Assist in evaluating alternate mechanical components to address obsolescence, availability, and supply chain challenges
• Participate in product testing, data analysis, and validation activities to verify performance and functional requirements
• Apply structured problem‑solving and root cause analysis techniques to investigate product, manufacturing, and field‑related issues
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Regulatory, Reliability, and Supply Chain teams to identify and implement solutions
• Create and maintain engineering documentation to support product updates and change management activities
• Participate in engineering change processes, including design revisions, documentation updates, testing, and implementation
• Contribute to New Product Development (NPD) initiatives as business needs require

Job description

Hypertherm Associates in Hanover, NH seeks a Mechanical Engineering Winter/Spring Internship or Co‑op to work with the Central Engineering team on real product lifecycle challenges. You will gain hands‑on experience improving released products, supporting plasma and waterjet systems, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to drive meaningful results.

You will learn how to apply problem‑solving techniques, analyze data, and contribute to change control processes while receiving mentorship