Product Engineering Intern

Danfoss; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss in Ames, Iowa, is seeking a Product Engineering Intern to join the core design team. You’ll design and analyze hydrostatic components, run hands-on tests in a state-of-the-art lab, and contribute to real projects alongside experienced engineers.

You will develop new features through design improvements, document critical engineering data, and collaborate with teammates to reach project goals. This paid internship runs full-time in summer and part-time during the school year.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering.
• Strong hands-on mechanical abilities and curiosity about how products work.
• Proactive, independent worker who collaborates well in a team.
• Excellent communication and self-starting attitude.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze components and systems for hydrostatic product lines.
• Run tests in the lab and validate designs to meet performance and reliability standards.
• Develop new features and improvements for product designs.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings and documentation for manufacturing.
• Collaborate with product engineers to learn from experts and support project goals.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering

Job description

The Impact You’ll Make

Are you ready to move beyond classroom theory and start designing the products of tomorrow? As a Product Engineering Intern, you will join our core design team, using your engineering skills to create and improve the hydrostatic products that power machinery around the globe. This is a role where you will get to be a true engineer. You will be exposed to the entire design process, from initial concepts and analysis to hands-on testing and validation in our state-of-the-art lab. You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with experienced product engineers, contributing to real projects and gaining invaluable experience. This is your chance to see how a world-class engineering team brings innovative ideas to life.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Use your engineering skills to design and analyze components and systems for our hydrostatic product lines.
• Get hands-on in our lab, running tests and validating designs to ensure they meet our high standards for performance and reliability.
• Contribute to the innovation of our products by helping to develop new features and design improvements.
• Create and maintain the critical engineering documentation and drawings that are essential to the manufacturing process.
• Collaborate with a team of product engineers, learning from their expertise and contributing to shared project goals.

What We’re Looking For

• You are currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering.
• A strong hands-on mechanical aptitude and a genuine passion for understanding how complex products work.
• A proactive and curious problem-solver who enjoys working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Excellent communication skills and a self-starter attitude.
• You are available to work full-time (40 hours/week) during the summer and can continue part-time (at least 8 hours/week) during the school year.

What You’ll Get From Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.

Our Commitment to Transparency

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