The goal of HydraForce’s internship program is to develop future engineering resources for our organization while providing support to our Engineering groups. We structure the engineering internship to allow candidates the opportunity to develop knowledge and skill-sets unique to our industry. Project tasks reflect an increasing level of technical complexity based on demonstrated proficiency and success on prior assignments. Although there is no guarantee of employment, it is our goal to have our interns fully capable of stepping into an entry-level engineering position upon graduation.

• Analyze and relate customer defect details to the function of the hydraulic circuit of valve
• Test circuit of valve trying different parameters to simulate customer experience
• Interrogate circuit, valves and components for source of performance failure
• Travel to customer to experience customers’ situation, environment and processes
• Resolve cause of nonconformance by improving assembly process, design improvement, or correcting application source of performance failure
• Report findings in a complete and professional 8D format
• Be prepared to present findings with the customer, sales, manufacturing and design

• Committed to an engineering college undergraduate program
• Completed a minimum of 24 hours at the university level
• Advanced computing/computer knowledge and experience
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-directed and motivated
• Strong technical/mechanical aptitude
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to work independently; as well as in a team environment

Majors Desired: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Industrial Technology or Automotive Engineering

GPA Desired: 3.25 in major | 3.0 in general studies (if freshman)

Program Dates: May 26 - August 2 Full Time
***Candidates MUST be able to commit to this time frame

Candidates must answer the following questions and include this with your resume to be considered for the position as well as a letter of recommendation from a professor in your major which can follow at a later date.

Documents must be in PDF or Word format. Include specific position in subject line.

1. Why would I like to intern at HydraForce?
2. What do I hope to learn/gain from this experience?

Applications are due no later than March 1, 2020

Email resume to employment@hydraforce.com in MS Word or PDF format - please use the position title as the
subject line of your Email. Please do not send "zip" files, they will not be opened.

An internship with HydraForce provides valuable experience and networking opportunities, helping to bridge the gap between your education and career. HydraForce summer Sales Engineer interns gain valuable experience through hands-on projects and assignments. Interns are provided with meaningful work and measurable goals and receive feedback on their performance throughout the program. Interns with good evaluations could be invited to return for another internship and those who are seniors are given consideration for full time employment with HydraForce upon graduation.

Internship experience:

• Assemble & test hydraulic cartridge valves and circuits to get familiar with our products.
• Assist Regional Sales Managers in supporting customer relationship management activities to develop an understanding of our clients and how business is developed and transacted.
• Evaluate potential end markets, identify attractive opportunities and generate leads.
• Create & prepare promotional material used for customer presentations.
• Travel with Regional Sales Managers to meetings at customers.
• Collaborate with Engineering Interns on commercial input and receive technical support.

• Sophomore, Junior and Senior students enrolled in a marketing, industrial distribution, business management, or engineering college undergraduate program.
• Ability to understand technical topics and translate features into customer benefits.
• Sincere desire to help clients identify and solve business issues.
• Persuasive written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Motivated to take on projects and complete them on-time.
• Enjoys working in a team environment.
• Sales and marketing experience a plus but not required.

The goal of HydraForce’s internship program is to develop future engineering resources for our organization while providing support to our Engineering groups. We structure the engineering internship to allow candidates the opportunity to develop knowledge and skill-sets unique to our industry. Project tasks reflect an increasing level of technical complexity based on demonstrated proficiency and success on prior assignments. Although there is no guarantee of employment, it is our goal to have our interns fully capable of stepping into an entry-level engineering position upon graduation.

Supporting Job Elements:

• Assemble/test prototype valves and circuits in our Application Engineering lab.
• Assist with application R&D testing and vehicle technical support
• Conduct scheduled calibration on test instrumentation
• Create / prepare material used for trade shows
• Assist Technical Services group with customer inquiries
• Collect and analyze prototype test data and report writing

• Committed to an engineering college undergraduate program
• Completed a minimum of 24 hours at the university level
• Advanced computing/computer knowledge and experience
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-directed and motivated
• Strong technical/mechanical aptitude
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to work independently; as well as in a team environment

The goal of HydraForce’s internship program is to develop future engineering resources for our organization while providing support to our Engineering groups. We structure the engineering internship to allow candidates the opportunity to develop knowledge and skill-sets unique to our industry. Project tasks reflect an increasing level of technical complexity based on demonstrated proficiency and success on prior assignments. Although there is no guarantee of employment, it is our goal to have our interns fully capable of stepping into an entry-level engineering position upon graduation.

Supporting Job Elements:

• Tool design
• Creo background (3D modeling)
• Dimensioning drawings
• Testing experiments
• Follow a measurement plan
• FMEA
• Improve layouts of assembly cell
• Developing improvements that will help with throughput
• Determine methods to eliminate waste
• Implementing 5S methodology
• Production assembly assistance
• Testing assistance

• Committed to an engineering college undergraduate program
• Completed a minimum of 24 hours at the university level
• Basic proficiency in CAD modeling, preferably in PTC Creo
• Basic proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Good written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-directed and motivated

The goal of HydraForce’s internship program is to develop future engineering resources for our organization while providing support to our Engineering groups. We structure the engineering internship to allow candidates the opportunity to develop knowledge and skill-sets unique to our industry. Project tasks reflect an increasing level of technical complexity based on demonstrated proficiency and success on prior assignments. Although there is no guarantee of employment, it is our goal to have our interns fully capable of stepping into an entry-level engineering position upon graduation.

Supporting Job Elements:

• Support the implementation of Statistical Process Control software
• Assist in continuous improvement projects
• Day to day support activities but not limited to: inspection, sorting, fixture design, assembly
• Assist in measurement system analysis on various gauges
• Perform hydraulic testing for failure analysis
• Assemble/disassemble hydraulic valves and manifolds
• Read/analyze hydraulic prints
• Assist with test data entry and collection, and statistical analysis
• Assist with test documentation controls (e.g. TCP’s, stability charts)
• Assist with valve and/or test stand troubleshooting

• Committed to an engineering college undergraduate program
• Completed a minimum of 24 hours at the university level
• Coursework and/or experience in setting up databases, SPC, data collection; PC hardware e.g. RS232 interface a plus
• Coursework and/or experience in statistical analysis, lean tools
• Coursework and/or experience in measurement systems
• Basic experience in 3D modeling; CNC programming is a plus
• Basic proficiency in MS Office Suite; MiniTab is a plus
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently as well as in a team environment

The goal of HydraForce’s internship program is to develop future engineering resources for our organization while providing support to our Engineering groups. We structure the engineering internship to allow candidates the opportunity to develop knowledge and skill-sets unique to our industry. Project tasks reflect an increasing level of technical complexity based on demonstrated proficiency and success on prior assignments. Although there is no guarantee of employment, it is our goal to have our interns fully capable of stepping into an entry-level engineering position upon graduation.

Supporting Job Elements:

• Work will involve complex design assignments
• Assist in the design of new products, solving design problems and designing new product models
• Adapt, alter or improve existing product designs working from detailed work instructions
• Participate in the setup and testing of products under development or significant change
• Work under the supervision of an assigned Project Engineer or Engineering Supervisor

• Committed to an engineering college undergraduate program
• Completed a minimum of 24 hours at the university level
• Basic proficiency in CAD modeling, preferably in PTC Creo
• Basic proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Good written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-directed and motivated

The goal of HydraForce’s internship program is to develop future engineering resources for our organization while providing support to our Engineering groups. We structure the engineering internship to allow candidates the opportunity to develop knowledge and skill-sets unique to our industry. Project tasks reflect an increasing level of technical complexity based on demonstrated proficiency and success on prior assignments. Although there is no guarantee of employment, it is our goal to have our interns fully capable of stepping into an entry-level engineering position upon graduation.

Supporting Job Elements:

• Work will involve complex design assignments
• Assist in the design of new products, solving design problems and designing new product models
• Adapt, alter or improve existing product designs working from detailed work instructions
• Participate in the setup and testing of products under development or significant change
• Work under the supervision of an assigned Project Engineer or Engineering Supervisor

• Committed to an engineering college undergraduate program
• Completed a minimum of 24 hours at the university level
• Basic proficiency in CAD modeling, preferably in PTC Creo
• Basic proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Good written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-directed and motivated