Mechanical Engineering Intern

Location: New Brighton, Minnesota, United States

Base pay: $0.00–$0.00 hourly

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 for obsolescence, availability, supply chain, and cost-reduction needs.
• Participate in product testing, data analysis, validation, and verification of performance and functional requirements.
• Apply structured problem-solving and root cause analysis to product, manufacturing, and field-related issues.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Regulatory, Reliability, and Supply Chain teams.
• Create engineering documentation, support change management, contribute to New Product Development initiatives, and present project outcomes and recommendations.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Junior or Senior standing with at least two years of completed coursework.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• 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.

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 through coursework, internships, clubs, or personal projects.
• Interest in industrial equipment, product development, and manufacturing environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time summer internship running from May or June through August or September 2027.
• Hands-on engineering work with mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Exposure to product lifecycle management, engineering change control, testing, validation, manufacturing, supply chain, regulatory, environmental, and safety compliance.
• Inclusive, diverse, flexible, and collaborative work environment.
• Equal opportunity employment.

Hiring process

• Each intern is expected to complete a project, deliver results, and present outcomes and recommendations to engineering leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Current associates or temporary associates must apply through their internal Workday career account.