Engineering Intern

What we offer you

• Real‑world exposure to manufacturing, engineering, and design in a high‑precision environment.
• Hands‑on experience with extrusion processes, drafting, and project workflows.
• Professional development through mentorship, training, and project ownership.
• Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to improvements within the department.

What you will be doing

The Engineering Intern will support the drafting, design, and engineering teams by assisting with project documentation, CAD modeling, process improvement initiatives, and hands‑on problem‑solving within a manufacturing environment. This internship provides real‑world engineering experience in aluminum extrusion, production processes, and technical design workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with 2D and 3D CAD modeling, updating drawings, and revising part files.
• Support engineers and designers with technical documentation, prints, and engineering change updates.
• Help analyze production issues by gathering data, observing processes, and participating in troubleshooting.
• Contribute to process improvement projects, including time studies, layout updates, and workflow optimization.
• Participate in team meetings and provide input on project status, ideas, and technical observations.
• Maintain documentation accuracy while following Hydro standards, safety protocols, and quality expectations.
• Assist with small design tasks, fixture design, basic calculations, or redlining as directed by engineering staff.
• Perform additional duties needed to support ongoing engineering projects.

What will make you successful?

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Completed at least one year of engineering coursework.
• Basic proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar).
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks (or plant‑specific software the team uses).
• Familiarity with manufacturing environments or previous internship/co‑op experience.
• Understanding of basic engineering principles such as tolerancing, material properties, and design intent.