Summer Intern GWE Mechanical Engineer

Kurita America Inc.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, AutoCAD, Chemical Engineering, Communication Skills, Component Selection, Environmental Sciences, Field Trials, Identify Issues, Laboratory Testing, Leadership, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Systems, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Operations Processes, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Systems, Project Engineering, Quality Control, Sales, Software Design, SolidWorks, Specimens/Samples, Systems Analysis, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Water Quality Testing, Water Treatment, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Minneapolis, Minnesota
POSTED
2 days ago
Overview:

Our Summer Internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple departments within Kurita. Interns will rotate through key areas such as operations, engineering, sales, and laboratory testing, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the water treatment industry. This program is designed for engineering students who are eager to learn, explore career paths, and contribute to meaningful projects.

Internship will run June - Aug  2026

 

Compensation- $20/hr

Local Travel: 50%

 

Responsibilities:

Laboratory & Water testing

  • Testing field samples in our laboratory  (only if coupon test for corrosion).

 

Operations & Manufacturing:

  • Learn about plant operations, production processes, and quality control.
  • Active participation with manufacturing systems on the production floor
  • Engagement in field inspections, installations and verifying acceptance criteria of equipment

 

Engineering & Technical Services:

  • Support process improvement initiatives and equipment optimization.
  • Participate in system evaluations and troubleshooting.
  • Component selectivity to meet customer specification and project engineering requirements

 

 

Final Presentation

  • At end of internship, give presentation to leadership on highlights learned and clients solutions provided.

 

Qualifications:
  • Knowledge and ability to use mechanical design software (AutoCad, SolidWorks).
  • Currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Business, or a related field.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to adapt to different work environments and collaborate across teams.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

 

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About the Company

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Kurita America Inc.