Summer Intern - Electrical Engineering

01 Hypertherm, Inc.; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hypertherm Associates in Hanover, NH offers an Electrical Engineering Summer Internship for May/June through Aug/Sept 2027. You will work with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams to improve released products and gain hands-on experience.

You will help design improvements for plasma and waterjet systems, participate in testing, data analysis, and validation activities, and contribute to change management and NPD initiatives.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with junior or senior standing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Support design improvements for plasma and waterjet systems.
• Assist in evaluating mechanical components for obsolescence and supply chain considerations.
• Participate in product testing, data analysis, and validation activities.
• Apply root cause analysis to investigate product, manufacturing, and field issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation and support change management.
• Contribute to New Product Development initiatives as needed.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Independent work with cross-functional

Strong written and verbal skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Job description

Electrical Engineering Summer Internship (May/June - Aug/Sept 2027)

Build Products. Solve Problems. Make an Impact.

At Hypertherm Associates, our products help customers around the world cut metal more efficiently, safely, and precisely. As an Electrical Engineering Intern, you'll play an active role in improving released products while gaining hands-on experience working alongside experienced engineers and cross-functional teams.

Location: Hanover, NH

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 Electrical Engineering 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

• 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.