Product Environmental Compliance - Summer Internship/Co-Op (Summer/Fall 2027) At Hypertherm Associates, we're passionate about creating innovative industrial cutting solutions while building a safer, better world. As a 100% associate-owned company, we develop plasma, laser, waterjet, automation, and software products used by customers around the globe. Interns and co-ops play an important role in helping us solve real business challenges and shape the future of our products. As a Product Environmental Compliance Intern or Co-op, you'll work with engineers and suppliers to help ensure our products comply with environmental regulations around the world. This is a great opportunity for a student interested in materials science, chemistry, engineering, sustainability, or environmental compliance. You'll gain hands-on experience researching regulations, supporting product design decisions, and helping create tools and processes that improve compliance and sustainability across our products.
Key Responsibilities:- Research and interpret environmental regulations that impact the materials used in our products
- Help develop tools and guidance that support compliant product design
- Partner with engineers to identify and reduce the use of restricted substances
- Communicate with suppliers to gather material information and compliance data
- Assist in creating material and component specifications that meet current and future regulatory requirements
- Present findings and recommendations to project teams
Qualifications/Skills
Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Must have completed at least 2 years of coursework and be in good standing
Strong research and analytical skills
Interest in sustainability, environmental compliance, or product stewardship
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Moderate presentation skills
Knowledge and Skills that set you apart
Knowledge of environmental regulations such as RoHS, REACH, TSCA, or Proposition 65 Experience working with technical data or documentation
Strong attention to detail and organization skills
Location:
Lebanon or Hanover, NHHypertherm Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome all applications. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. At Hypertherm Associates, we are committed to building an inclusive diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment. If our mission resonates with you, but you don't meet all posted requirements, we encourage you to still apply. We will evaluate your application materials and may suggest alternative roles that better leverage your strengths and talents. For positions with multiple levels, we will evaluate your prior experience to determine the level within our organization you are best aligned based upon the job applying.
