About the role#
The Modeling and Data Science team is looking for a graduate intern to help advance engineering and data solutions for filtration research and product development. You will work at the intersection of engineering simulation, software development, and data science to build digital engineering capabilities that accelerate innovation. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Bloomington, Minnesota.
What you'll do#
- Own a technical project from initial problem definition to final recommendations.
- Build and evaluate Python-based workflows using version-controlled methods.
- Prepare, clean, and analyze simulation or laboratory datasets while documenting assumptions.
- Develop and test models, including deep-learning surrogates, reduced-order models, and data-ingestion tools.
- Create parameterized geometry workflows for simulation setup and execution.
- Compare simulation results against baseline engineering methods using technical metrics.
- Collaborate with simulation engineers and subject-matter experts to interpret requirements.
- Document architecture and methods so your work can be extended after the internship.
- Provide progress updates and communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Follow data access and security requirements.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a graduate degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, computer science, data science, or applied mathematics.
- Coursework or project experience using Python for numerical methods, machine learning, or scientific computing.
- Experience working with technical datasets and presenting findings.
- Ability to work on-site in Bloomington, Minnesota.
- Must be a U.S. person (U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee).
- Experience or research in computational fluid dynamics, machine learning, or data engineering is preferred.
- Proficiency in areas such as deep-learning for spatial data, CFD software, reduced-order modeling, or SQL/cloud data warehouses is a plus.
- Familiarity with CAD, Git, or software architecture tools.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to define a clear technical scope from open-ended problems.
Location & details#
- Location: Bloomington, Minnesota.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, rolling term.
- Sponsorship: Not available. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
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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