Mechanical Engineering Summer Intern (Industrial Cutting Technology)

Location: Hanover, New Hampshire, United States

Company

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

What you will do

• Support design improvements and engineering changes for plasma and waterjet cutting systems.
• Evaluate alternate mechanical components to address obsolescence, availability, and supply chain challenges.
• Participate in product testing, data analysis, and validation activities.
• Investigate product, manufacturing, and field-related 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 management, contribute to new product development, and present project outcomes to engineering leadership.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Junior or senior standing with at least two years of completed coursework.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written communication, 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 processes, testing, or engineering projects.
• Interest in industrial equipment, product development, and manufacturing environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on summer internship running from May or June through August or September 2027.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Exposure to system design, product lifecycle management, testing, validation, manufacturing, supply chain, and regulatory compliance.
• Opportunity to own a project and deliver results affecting industrial cutting products and customers.