Additive Manufacturing Engineering Intern
The Additive Manufacturing Engineering Intern will support HellermannTyton's Additive Manufacturing Department by assisting with prototype production, equipment operation, process development, documentation, material testing, and continuous improvement initiatives. The intern will gain hands-on experience with additive manufacturing technologies while supporting the Concept, Product Development/Engineering, Validation, Marketing, and Metrology departments.
This role combines technical, operational, and project-based work, providing exposure to the full lifecycle of additive manufacturing from request intake through final part delivery.
Under the direction of Aaron Sherman, Senior Additive Manufacturing Engineer. This will be achieved by maintaining HellermannTyton's Quality and EHS certifications by supporting all corporate policies, procedures, work instructions and required documentation.
Essential Functions
Additive Manufacturing OperationsPrepare and launch print jobs on FDM and vat polymerization systemsPerform routine machine inspections and preventive maintenanceRemove supports and post-process printed partsClean and organize workspaces and equipmentTrack machine uptime, utilization, and maintenance activitiesAssist with print scheduling and planningEngineering SupportReview CAD models for printabilityAssist with print orientation and support strategy selectionEvaluate prototype quality and dimensional accuracyDocument and report print failures and root causesHelp develop design-for-additive-manufacturing (DfAM) recommendations
Other Function
Process ImprovementCreate and update standard operating procedures (SOPs)Develop training materials and work instructionsAssist with AM workflow optimization projectsHelp standardize material profiles and machine settingsParticipate in continuous improvement initiativesMaterial and Technology EvaluationConduct material characterization projectsAssist with comparative material testingCollect and analyze performance dataEvaluate new AM technologies and equipmentSupport benchmarking activities against traditional manufacturing methodsData and ReportingMaintain print request and inventory management recordsTrack department KPIsGenerate monthly usage reportsAssist with cost estimation and material consumption trackingDevelop and maintain dashboards and data visualizations
Success in this role will require
Able to work in-office every day during the internshipInterest in additive manufacturing and rapid prototypingHands-on mechanical aptitudeStrong organizational and time management skillsAbility to work independentlyStrong written and verbal communication skillsBasic CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred)
What You'll Bring
Preferred - Pursuing a degree in:Mechanical EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringEngineering TechnologyMaterials Engineering
REV: 10.08.2026