Job Description

Stratasys is a world leader in 3D printing!
Stratasys is leading the global shift to additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products and healthcare. Through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys solutions deliver competitive advantages at every stage in the product value chain. The world's leading organizations turn to Stratasys to transform product design, bring agility to manufacturing and supply chains, and improve patient care.
Step into innovation this summer with Stratasys!
The Stratasys Summer Internship Program is a 12-week paid experience from May to August that lets you make an impact from day one. As an intern, you'll gain hands-on experience on real, high-impact projects-contributing to key initiatives or even leading your own, depending on your skills and initiative.
But the experience goes far beyond daily project work. Our campus team is dedicated to helping you grow professionally and personally through 3D printing training sessions, lunch & learns, and coffee chats with department leaders who are shaping the future of additive manufacturing. You'll also get to connect with fellow interns and employees through team-building events and off-site outings designed to inspire collaboration and spark lifelong connections.
Join us for a summer of learning, leadership, and limitless innovation-where your ideas help build what's next.
The NPI Manufacturing Engineering internship offers an exciting opportunity to jump-start your career at Stratasys! In this role, you will spend most of your time assisting manufacturing engineering staff with process improvement, operations improvement, and analyzing data. Working with manufacturing engineering staff, you may also be involved in product development and analysis projects and perform process testing using a variety of instructions.
What you will be doing:

• Work with the engineering team to support enterprise orders and general process improvements
• Help design tooling and fixtures and provide written instructions and training on their use
• Analyze nonconformance reports and recommend process changes to reduce scrap
• Write and maintain work instructions, BOMs, process specifications, and reports
• Propose and implement optimizations to existing work cells and provide input for future large-scale facilities changes
• Collaborate with a global software team and the local operations group to automate data streams by utilizing APIs and SDKs
• Analyze historical data to modify the existing preventative maintenance structures to reduce machine downtime

Must have for this role:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field
• Must have completed at least two years of college (entering Junior or Senior year by Spring 2026)
• Basic understanding of manufacturing and product manufacturing processes
• Strong knowledge of CAD/CAM software applications
• Ability to independently organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to resolve technical issues while maintaining positive relationships with manufacturing, production and R&D teams
• Self-motivated, creative and able to work effectively on projects with minimal supervision

• Local to Minnesota or able to relocate without assistance to the Minnetonka, MN area

Nice to have:

• Experience with Additive Manufacturing
• Capable of learning various analysis tools, methods of process, both software and hardware-related
• Capable of preparing reports and publications and performing analytical reviews
• Capable of using power tools and measuring devices
• Preferred Major(s): Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Technology Engineering, Operations Management

Travel Requirements: Minimal (Between MN Stratasys office sites)
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Additional Information:
For this position, the base salary is $21.50 per hour.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Stratasys will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. All offers of employment with Stratasys, Inc. are contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.
Stratasys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected Veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against for their race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP .

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