Mechanical Engineering Internship - Summer 2026At OMAX-part of the Hypertherm Associates family of industrial cutting companies, we design and build worldclass 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 productiongrade hardware while learning alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative, handson 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 problemsolving skills in a handson mechanical or lab environment
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a teambased 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 machineshop or prototyping environment
Exposure to industrial equipment, robotics, CNC, or electromechanical 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
Handson experience building productiongrade industrial equipment
Exposure to industrial machine architecture and advanced design methods
Mentorship from experienced engineers and designers who invest in developing earlycareer talent
Opportunity to influence the look, feel, and performance of commercial products
Insight into working at an associateowned company, where engineers think longterm 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.