Intern - Mechanical Engineering Intern

Mechanical Engineering Internship - Summer 2026 At OMAX—part of the Hypertherm Associates family of industrial cutting companies, we design and build world‑class waterjet systems that help customers around the globe create with precision. As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you'll Own It from day one—contributing meaningful design work on production‑grade hardware while learning alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative, hands‑on environment. This internship is based onsite at our OMAX facility in Kent, WA, where engineering, manufacturing, and testing come together under one roof. Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, redesign, and validate existing machine components for conversion to additive manufacturing, with a focus on cost reduction, supplier risk reduction, and rapid iteration
• Provide focused test support through structural validation and applied manufacturing techniques
• Clearly document design decisions and implementation details in CAD and PLM systems
• Contribute to real engineering projects, with assignments driven by current team and business needs Required Qualifications
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Basic CAD modeling and engineering drawing generation (SolidWorks preferred)
• Foundational hypothesis testing and problem‑solving skills in a hands‑on mechanical or lab environment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team‑based setting
• Comfort presenting and explaining design concepts and technical implementations Preferred Qualifications
• Exposure to engineering document control, GD&T, or additive manufacturing
• Comfort using hand tools in a machine‑shop or prototyping environment
• Exposure to industrial equipment, robotics, CNC, or electro‑mechanical systems (helpful, not required)
• Basic understanding of DFMA and complex tooling design principles What We're Looking For
• Strong mechanical instincts paired with practical engineering judgment
• Curiosity and a willingness to explore new ideas while learning from others
• Ability to work independently on prototypes while seeking feedback early and often
• Comfort working across design, prototyping, testing, and iteration What You'll Gain
• Hands‑on experience building production‑grade industrial equipment
• Exposure to industrial machine architecture and advanced design methods
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and designers who invest in developing early‑career talent
• Opportunity to influence the look, feel, and performance of commercial products
• Insight into working at an associate‑owned company, where engineers think long‑term and act like owners 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. If our mission resonates with you, but you don't meet all posted requirements, we encourage you to still apply. We will evaluate your application materials and may suggest alternative roles that better leverage your strengths and talents. For positions with multiple levels, we will evaluate your prior experience to determine the level within our organization you are best aligned based upon the job applying.

CURRENT ASSOCIATES OR TEMPORARY ASSOCIATES

Please apply via your internal Workday career account. $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). If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please email us at jobs@hypertherm.com or call our Talent Acquisition team at 603-643-3441 x.3210. As part of your application, we ask that you create a Candidate Home Account to manage your application(s) and review future offer documents. Once you click apply, and select your job application preference, you will enter your existing login credentials or Create Account if you do not have an existing candidate account with Hypertherm Associates."