Sustaining Engineering Coop - June - Dec 2025
As a member of the Central Engineering team, you will make an immediate, measurable impact on the pace of product development through involvement with post-launch design activities.
The ME Co-op will assist in providing critical engineering support for post-release design activities for Hypertherm’s Plasma and Water Jet systems. This role will focus on working alongside experienced engineers on released product improvements, cost reductions, component obsolescence, and maintaining product regulatory & safety compliance. They will also assist with some New Product Development (NPD) projects as needed.
As a co-op, this person will work closely with the Design and Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement, Quality and Regulatory-Reliability teams under the guidance of senior engineers to resolve challenging sustaining engineering issues arising in supply chain, production, and field.
This role will be a great opportunity to gain critical engineering experience in Mechanical design, Product testing, Engineering change process, technical writing, and presentation skills. This is intended to be a Summer-Fall Coop position.
Who you are and the experience you bring:
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Gain a detailed understanding of Mechanical subsystems within Plasma and Water Jet cutting systems, CNC (Computer Numerical Controls) and THC (Torch Height Control)
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Confer with senior level engineers to manage potential alternate Mechanical components to address obsolescence/ availability issues. This may include making design changes (using Solidworks) as required and assist with the change management process.
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Learn and apply techniques like analytical problem solving and root cause analysis.
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Analyze technical documentation and test data to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications.
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Collaborate effectively with procurement, engineers across business teams, MCAD designers, technicians, and manufacturing
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Maintain project timelines by implementing interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
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Gain understanding of regulatory, environmental and safety compliance protocols.
Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience
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Currently enrolled in an engineering-focused college degree (Mechanical)
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Senior (you have completed a minimum of 3 years) and are in good standing
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Highly self-motivated and driven
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Enthusiastic about learning with the ability to work collaboratively in a team, as well as independently on selected projects
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Proficient in the use of Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred experience that differentiates you:
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Mechanical Engineers - SolidWorks modeling and other drafting tools
Hypertherm is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome all applications. All employment decisions are based on business need, job requirements and our values as an associate-owned company without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 HourlyThis 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.
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What We Do
Hypertherm Associates is a U.S. based manufacturer of industrial cutting products and software. Its products, including Hypertherm plasma and OMAX waterjet systems, are used by companies around the world to build ships, airplanes, and railcars; construct steel buildings, fabricate heavy equipment, erect wind turbines, and more. In addition to cutting systems, the company creates CNCs and software trusted for performance and reliability that result in increased productivity and profitability for hundreds of thousands of businesses. Founded in 1968, Hypertherm Associates is a 100 percent Associate-owned company, employing approximately 2,000 Associates, with operations and partner representation worldwide. Learn more at www.HyperthermAssociates.com.
Fifty years ago, in a small two car garage, Hypertherm began its journey with simple, powerful ideas about business and an invention that shaped the future of industrial cutting. The same ideals that fueled our inception all those years ago are still what drive us today: a passion for challenging what is achievable with the products we create, the culture we foster, and the experience we deliver to our customers. As we look to the horizon and the next 50 years, we are proud that our people, partners, and innovations will shape the future with solutions that make anything possible for industries around the world.
Key elements of the Hypertherm formula include:
• Dedicated Associates focused on customer-centered product design and support
• Local sales and service
• Broad application experience and proven results
• Sustainable and ethical business practices benefit our customers and communities
