Additive Design & Manufacturing Intern

Are you passionate about Additive Manufacturing? Do you want to join an industry leader? Do you want to translate the theory you learn into everyday practice? Are you excited about the opportunity to work with plastic, composite and metal 3D printers?

Danfoss Power Solutions has a great opportunity for a self-driven, results-oriented student to gain real-world experience. Students seeking variety, challenge, and an opportunity to build skill in implementing new technology into the business world and people skills will benefit from our internship.

We are looking for a strong communicator, self-starter, team player, and technical professional. The candidate must also we willing to get involved in "hands-on" projects in a mobile machinery development environment.

You will be part of the Global R&D team responsible for implementing Additive Manufacturing into all areas of our business (e.g. Engineering, Operations, Marketing and Procurement). This position will be onsite in our Ames, Iowa North American Additive Manufacturing Hub.

You will gain technical knowledge and experience applying Additive Manufacturing technology to new product development, existing products and service parts as well as tooling and fixtures for production. You will have the opportunity to gain global experience working with colleagues and suppliers from around the world.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Supporting the creation and delivery of training material for designing with Additive Manufacturing as applied to our products
• Support our internal Additive Manufacturing Hub running and maintaining machines and completing requests in a timely manner.
• Supporting Manufacturing and Procurement with Additive Manufacturing.
• Supporting internal customers with technical and design support in the area of Additive Manufacturing.
• Participating in various implementation projects for Additive Manufacturingand 3D scanning.

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

The ideal candidate possesses these skills.

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degreeinAdditive Manufacturing, Materials, Industrial and/or Manufacturing Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or Mechatronics
• Experience in the use of Additive Manufacturing (plastic and metal preferred) and slicing software
• Experience with CAD software (2D and 3D)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Availability to work 15-25 hours/week during the semesters and full-time in the Summer, preferably for at least one year
• Candidates must be located within 50 miles of the work location.

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder's mindset "action speaks louder than words", we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.