About the role#
As an Engineering Intern at Donaldson, you will join a team focused on specific filtration technologies, such as product development, materials technology, or air and liquid filtration. This program offers hands-on experience through real-world projects and mentorship. You will work alongside engineers and scientists to help bring new technologies to market.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with engineers and industry experts on customer-specific projects.
- Perform test support, FEA, FMEA, and stack up tolerance analysis.
- Contribute to designing, testing, and building filtration technology.
- Assist or lead lab testing to analyze the performance of filter elements and assemblies.
- Develop DOEs to improve the implementation and understanding of new media technology.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program for Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace, Chemical, Biomedical, or Material Science Engineering.
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications like Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Strong prioritization and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to lead projects independently within a team.
- Hands-on experience with engineering practices, processes, and protocols.
- CAD experience.
- Prior experience in a manufacturing, lab, or test environment through internships, employment, or student organizations.
- Preference for students currently in their sophomore or junior year.
Location & details#
- Location: Bloomington, Minnesota.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
- Note: Immigration sponsorship is 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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