Intern - Mechanical Engineering Intern

Mechanical Engineering Internship - Summer 2026

At OMAX—part of the Hypertherm Associates family of industrial cutting companies, we design and build world‑class 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 production‑grade hardware while learning alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative, hands‑on 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 problem‑solving skills in a hands‑on mechanical or lab environment

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team‑based 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 machine‑shop or prototyping environment

Exposure to industrial equipment, robotics, CNC, or electro‑mechanical 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

Hands‑on experience building production‑grade industrial equipment

Exposure to industrial machine architecture and advanced design methods

Mentorship from experienced engineers and designers who invest in developing early‑career talent

Opportunity to influence the look, feel, and performance of commercial products

Insight into working at an associate‑owned company, where engineers think long‑term 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.