Industrial Engineering Intern

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The Hydraulic Cylinders (Specialty Products) team designs and manufactures custom and engineered‑to‑order hydraulic solutions that support demanding applications across multiple industries. The team focuses on precision engineering, product reliability, and continuous improvement to meet unique customer requirements.

As part of this group, engineering plays a critical role in product design, manufacturing support, and process optimization, ensuring high‑quality specialty hydraulic products are delivered efficiently and reliably.

As an Engineering Intern, you will support engineering activities related to the design, development, and manufacturing of specialty hydraulic cylinders. This role provides hands‑on exposure to real engineering challenges, combining technical analysis, manufacturing support, and collaboration with experienced engineers and production teams.

This position is ideal for a student interested in mechanical or manufacturing engineering who wants practical experience in engineered products and industrial manufacturing.

So, what will you be doing as an Engineering Intern?

• Product Engineering Support – Assist with engineering tasks related to hydraulic cylinder design, specifications, and customization for specialty products.
• Manufacturing Support – Support production teams by helping troubleshoot manufacturing issues and improve assembly or machining processes.
• Design & Documentation – Assist with engineering drawings, bills of materials, and product documentation updates.
• Continuous Improvement Projects – Participate in projects focused on improving quality, efficiency, safety, or cost within the specialty products operation.
• Testing & Validation – Support testing, inspection, and validation activities for hydraulic components and finished assemblies.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Work with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to support product requirements and customer needs.
• Data Collection & Analysis – Collect and analyze engineering or production data to support decision‑making and improvement initiatives.
• Additional duties as assigned.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong interest in mechanical systems, hydraulics, or industrial products.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles and technical drawings.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a hands‑on manufacturing environment.

Things we consider a plus:

• Coursework or exposure to hydraulics, fluid power, or mechanical design.
• Familiarity with CAD software and engineering documentation.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Interest in engineered or custom product development.

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

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• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

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We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. We’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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