About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027 based in Nicholasville, Kentucky. You will join our custom design department to gain hands-on experience in industrial machinery manufacturing. You will work alongside our staff while also taking ownership of independent projects.
What you'll do#
- Assist with customer orders for new equipment.
- Support the custom design team with modeling and drafting tasks.
- Engage in the full production cycle, from raw material to finished goods.
- Contribute to manufacturing and operational improvements, preventative maintenance, and machine repair.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate program pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
- A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 out of 4.0.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Familiarity with drafting or blueprint reading.
- An understanding of the design of experiment process.
- Strong communication skills and active listening abilities.
- A self-starter attitude with the initiative to ask questions and share ideas.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Nicholasville, KY.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027 (10-12 weeks).
- Sponsorship: Not available for this position.
About Donaldson
Donaldson manufactures filtration systems and contamination control products. The company serves sectors such as aerospace, agriculture, mining, and food production. It maintains over 140 manufacturing and distribution sites across six continents. Founded in 1915, the firm is based in Bloomington, Minnesota, and employs more than 10,000 people.
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