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Internship Heat Exchanger Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Sales Application Engineer

La Crosse, WI · On-site

$102K - $126K/yr

Custom design and application of brazed aluminum heat exchangers for air separation, hydrocarbon ... internship experience in an engineering capacity. Your Professional Experience Should Be.

Custom design and application of brazed aluminum heat exchangers for air separation, hydrocarbon ... internship experience in an engineering capacity. Your Professional Experience Should Be.

Sales Application Engineer

La Crosse, WI · On-site

$102K - $126K/yr

Custom design and application of brazed aluminum heat exchangers for air separation, hydrocarbon ... internship experience in an engineering capacity. Your Professional Experience Should Be.

Train and mentor technicians, interns, contractors, and engineering personnel while supporting ... Exposure to HVAC, heat exchangers, refrigeration, or industrial manufacturing environments

3D-CFD Simulation Intern

Farmington, MI

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

The internship will focus on 3D simulation of the following topics * Mixture preparation process in ... Heat exchangers and flow path optimization. * The intern will contribute by validating CFD models ...

3D-CFD Simulation Intern

Farmington Hills, MI · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

The internship will focus on 3D simulation of the following topics * Mixture preparation process in ... Heat exchangers and flow path optimization. * The intern will contribute by validating CFD models ...

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How much do internship heat exchanger jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship heat exchanger in the United States is $19.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an internship heat exchanger?

An Internship Heat Exchanger typically refers to an internship position focused on the study, design, or maintenance of heat exchangers in industrial or research settings. Heat exchangers are devices used to transfer heat between two or more fluids without mixing them. During this internship, students or recent graduates gain hands-on experience working with heat exchanger systems, learning about their operation, efficiency, and application in industries such as energy, HVAC, or chemical processing. The role may involve tasks such as data analysis, design support, troubleshooting, and assisting engineers in testing and optimization. It's an opportunity to apply engineering principles in a practical environment and develop valuable technical skills.

What types of projects or responsibilities can I expect during an internship focused on heat exchangers?

As an intern working with heat exchangers, you'll typically assist with design calculations, performance analysis, and thermal modeling under the supervision of experienced engineers. You may contribute to drafting technical drawings using CAD software, help with testing prototypes in a lab setting, and participate in troubleshooting or improving existing systems. Collaboration is common, as you'll likely work alongside mechanical engineers, process engineers, and manufacturing teams to ensure solutions are practical and efficient. This hands-on experience is valuable for understanding both the technical and teamwork aspects required in thermal systems engineering.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a heat exchanger intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Heat Exchanger Intern, you need a foundational understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer principles, often gained through coursework in mechanical or chemical engineering. Familiarity with engineering design software like AutoCAD or SolidWorks, as well as data analysis tools such as MATLAB, is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are valuable soft skills for this role. These skills and qualifications are crucial for accurately supporting design, analysis, and troubleshooting tasks in heat exchanger projects within engineering teams.

What is the difference between Internship Heat Exchanger vs Heat Exchanger Technician?

AspectInternship Heat ExchangerHeat Exchanger Technician
CredentialsTypically pursuing or recently completed relevant technical educationVocational training or technical certifications, some experience
Work EnvironmentTraining sites, laboratories, or entry-level settingsIndustrial plants, maintenance facilities, or manufacturing environments
Job FocusLearning, assisting, and gaining practical experienceMaintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting heat exchanger systems

Internship Heat Exchanger roles are designed for students or recent graduates gaining foundational knowledge, while Heat Exchanger Technicians are experienced professionals responsible for operational maintenance. The internship provides training, whereas the technician role involves hands-on work in industrial settings.

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Infographic showing various Internship Heat Exchanger job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,232 per year, or $19.3 per hour.

Sales Application Engineer

Chart Industries

La Crosse, WI

$102K - $126K/yr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago


Chart Industries rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 41 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

355th of 494 rated machine equipment manufacturers


Job description

Ensuring Chart's Success...

Chart Energy & Chemicals - located in La Crosse, Wisconsin - is the leading designer and manufacturer of cryogenic brazed aluminum heat exchangers (BAHX). Our unique product is used in the production of LNG and other process systems related to the energy market. Chart is the only producer of large BAHX in the U.S. and is a leader in the global markets we serve.  Chart's continued financial growth and current plant expansion offers exciting and challenging career opportunities for career seeking individuals. Primary responsibilities include product selection and product application as well as sales and marketing requirements for a high tech, brazed aluminum heat exchangers and other complementary products.

What Your Day-to-Day Activities Will Be...
  • Custom design and application of brazed aluminum heat exchangers for air separation, hydrocarbon processing and other applications. Design responsibilities include detailed thermal/hydraulic and preliminary mechanical design solutions. 
  • Sales/Application Engineer will pursue: optimized, low-cost, manufacture- able heat exchanger (BAHX) and packaging (MSD) solutions that meet the technical specifications and expectations of our customers.
  • Review client inquires for technical and commercial requirements.
  • Prepare portions of or complete client proposals (as appropriate).  Proper coordination with other personnel and departments will be required to obtain costing, pricing, scheduling, manufacturing capabilities, legal, finance and other required inputs.
  • Communicate with customers and Chart sales representatives as required to fully understand all technical and/or commercial requirements.  Travel to the client offices for pre-award meetings or clarification meetings assisting senior sales engineers as required.
  • Work with Development Engineers to develop and implement improvements to the calculation methods and functionality of the thermal/hydraulic and preliminary mechanical design tools.
  • Handle special marketing projects, including such items as customer presentations, sales literature, etc. as required.
  • Expected that with experience, the candidate will transition into a senior sales engineer role with outside sales responsibility.
 
Your Education Should Be...

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from a four-year college or university; and one to two semesters of coop or internship experience in an engineering capacity.

Your Professional Experience Should Be...
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with emphasis on the ability to sell ideas and concepts to others (customers and/or other employees).
  • Driven, self-starter with the ability to accomplish goals in a timely manner. Must also be able to change priorities quickly to adapt to a fast moving project situation.
  • Organized and a logical thinker.
  • Possess a high level of versatility and empathy. Be able to work well with people at all levels of an organization, including customers and field sales personnel.
  • Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time, including overseas, and meet customers in face-to-face situations.
  • Interested in a career for a technical sales.
  • Strong background in thermodynamics and heat transfer
  • Experience with HYSYS, HTFS MUSE Software.
  • Knowledge of computer programming.
  • Excel, Word, PowerPoint (Office) experience
Your Physical Work Environment Will Require...

This position will be in an office setting.


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