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

Location: Hanover, New Hampshire, United States

Salary: $0.00–$0.00 per hour

Company

hirify.global develops plasma and waterjet cutting systems that help customers cut metal efficiently, safely, and precisely.

What you will do

• Support design improvements and engineering changes for released plasma and waterjet cutting systems.
• Evaluate alternate mechanical components addressing obsolescence, availability, supply chain challenges, and cost reduction.
• Participate in product testing, data analysis, validation, and performance verification.
• Investigate product, manufacturing, and field issues using structured problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, procurement, quality, regulatory, reliability, and supply chain functions.
• Create engineering documentation, support change control, lead a project assignment, and present outcomes to engineering leadership and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Junior or senior standing with at least two years of completed coursework.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Exposure to mechanical design, product lifecycle management, testing, validation, manufacturing, supply chain, and compliance.
• Opportunity to own meaningful engineering work and contribute to products used by customers worldwide.
• Inclusive, diverse, flexible, and collaborative work environment.