Engineering - New Product Development (NPD) Summer Internship 2026

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The Company                                             

We build the machines that power industry. We are Hitachi Global Air Power, a leading global industrial compressed air manufacturer driving the innovations that keep the world moving.

 From our headquarters in Michigan City, Indiana, our compressed air solutions power manufacturing operations all around the globe; from food and beverage to life-saving pharmaceuticals and cutting-edge semiconductor chips. Our portable compressors provide the air power to build roads and bridges, lay pipelines and aid in oil and gas mining and production.

 We are a team of innovators, engineers, and quality experts with a shared vision to create the next generation of efficient, environment-forward compressed air solutions that meet the demands of today, while boldly contributing to a sustainable, circular economy. With more than 60 years of legacy and trusted performance through our brands - Hitachi, Sullair, and Champion (Australia), we are proud of our reputation for reliability, durability, and performance and groundbreaking engineering.

 Join us in building a future where your work has an impact. At Hitachi Global Air Power, you’ll be part of a global network that’s shaping the future of industrial power.

Position Summary

The NPD Engineering team is seeking a motivated Engineering Intern to support key activities in new product development, including Piping & Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) standardization, design validation, documentation, and value engineering. This internship provides hands-on exposure to engineering workflows, technical documentation, product development processes, and cross-functional collaboration.

This role is ideal for students seeking real-world engineering experience within an innovative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Define library symbols and component operations
• Establish guidelines for symbol usage
• Identify required information for P&ID documentation
• Facilitate meetings and gather feedback from engineering and service teams

• Assist with reviewing and reporting engineering test results
• Support creation of technical documents including manuals, data sheets, and reports

• Contribute to design and testing activities for electronic thermal management initiatives

• Conduct bill of material (BOM) analysis to identify cost-reduction opportunities
• Generate component-level and system-level VA/VE ideas
• Create and execute project plans, including design and validation activities

What You Will Learn / Gain

By the end of this internship, the student will gain:

• Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Exposure to phase-gate product development processes
• Understanding of day-to-day engineering workflows, including documentation, testing, validation, and cross-team communication
• Hands-on experience in new product development engineering
• Broader exposure to cross-functional collaboration, including service, engineering, testing, and product groups

Career Development Value

This internship provides an opportunity to:

• Build practical engineering and technical skills
• Develop project management and collaboration capabilities
• Gain real-world exposure to product development environments
• Strengthening communication, documentation, and problem-solving abilities
• Prepare for early-career engineering roles through meaningful project contributions

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• CAD experience (SolidWorks, NX, or similar)
• Hands-on lab or build experience a plus
• Proficiency with standard business computer applications (Microsoft Office, Windows, etc.)

Soft Skills

• Strong collaboration and project management fundamentals
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Willingness to seek clarification, ask questions, and provide timely updates

Preferred Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Progress - Mechanical Engineering

Preferred standing: 2nd or 3rd year undergraduate students.

Internship Program Criteria

• Must be a full-time enrolled student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited U.S. college/university
• Minimum 2.5 or above GPA preferred
• Must be able to complete internship from May–August 2026.
• Must be able to complete 40 hours per week
• Willingness to learn from others on the job
• Must be currently residing within the continental U.S.

Compensation

• Hourly rate: $20–$25, depending on education level and skill set.

The successful candidate is responsible for complying with Hitachi Global Air Power US Code of Ethics and related policies. In performing the job, the incumbent shall take all steps necessary to comply with our safety rules and requirements and must actively support the organization's efforts to meet and exceed its goals of creating and maintaining a safe workplace.

This description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company's discretion.

Hitachi Global Air Power US is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on race, religion, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other protected categories under applicable law, whether in recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, compensation, or other conditions of employment.