Mechanical Engineering Winter/Spring Internship or Co-Op - Central Engineering (WA)

01 Hypertherm, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hypertherm Associates in Kent, WA is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Winter/Spring Internship or Co-op in Central Engineering. You will work on plasma and waterjet systems, support design changes, and gain hands-on experience with cross-functional teams.

You will learn mechanical system design, product testing, data analysis, and root-cause investigations while contributing to new product development and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Junior or senior standing with at least two years of coursework
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Support design improvements and engineering changes for plasma and waterjet systems
• Assist in evaluating alternate mechanical components to address obsolescence 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 cross-functional 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

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Independent work

MS Office

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Engineering drawings

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Winter/Spring Internship or Co-op | Central Engineering (WA based) Build Products. Solve Problems. Make an Impact.

Location: Kent, WA

At Hypertherm Associates, our products help customers around the world cut metal more efficiently, safely, and precisely. As a Sustaining Engineering Co-op, you'll play an active role in improving released products while gaining hands-on experience working alongside experienced engineers and cross-functional teams. This position offers the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real-world engineering challenges involving product performance, manufacturing support, component obsolescence, cost reduction, and regulatory compliance. You'll contribute to meaningful projects that directly impact our plasma and waterjet cutting systems and the customers who rely on them every day.

What You’ll Do

• 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

Required 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software
• Familiarity with engineering drawings and drafting practices
• Exposure to product design, manufacturing processes, testing, or engineering projects through coursework, internships, clubs, or personal projects
• Interest in industrial equipment, product development, and manufacturing environments

What You’ll Learn

• Mechanical system design and product development
• Product lifecycle management
• Engineering change control processes
• Product testing and validation methodologies
• Root cause analysis and corrective action processes
• Manufacturing and supply chain collaboration
• Regulatory, environmental, and safety compliance
• Technical writing and professional communication

Join Our Team

If you’re passionate about engineering, eager to learn, and excited to make a meaningful contribution from day one, we’d love to hear from you. Join Hypertherm Associates and help shape the future of industrial cutting technology while building the foundation for your engineering career.

Hypertherm Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome all applications. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. At Hypertherm Associates, we are committed to building an inclusive diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment.

$0.00-$0.00 Hourly This 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.

Hypertherm Associates is more than a place to work; it’s a place to call your own. We are 100% Associate-owned with an over 50 year history of no-layoffs.

Application Accommodation: We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities to the full extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).