Intern - Mechanical Engineer, Research & Development

Are you a curious, self-motivated problem solver with a passion for Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering who demonstrates behavior that is consistent with the company’s values of Customer Satisfaction, Innovation, Family, and Social Responsibility? Look no further! Here's your chance to gain hands-on experience, learn from industry experts, and make a meaningful impact. Each summer intern will have their own project to achieve during their time with us and receive amazing development and networking opportunities.  Join us as a summer intern and be part of a team that values creativity, innovation, and personal growth.   

Join Our Team and Unleash Your Potential!  

We’re on the lookout for bright minds to join our summer internship program and embark on a journey of growth, learning, and hands-on experience! An internship with Hunter Industries complements university coursework, provides first-hand experience of working in the real world, and the opportunity to develop relevant skills and knowledge for career readiness.   

The Experience:  

• Project Scopes: Each intern is assigned a specific project that contributes value to the Company.  

• Networking Opportunities: Interns gather often to connect, network, and bond as a cohort. 

• Development Workshops: We provide professional development opportunities that prepare you to transition seamlessly into the workforce.  

• Community Impact: We partner with our Sustainability & Social Impact team to participate in an event that gives back to the community.

• Site Visits: Interns will travel to off-site locations to explore real-world product installations.  

• Leadership Lunch: Interns gather with senior leaders for casual conversation, networking, and Q&A over lunch. 

• Final Showcase: Interns will share their journey and achievements through a presentation to a large group of leaders and peers at the end of the program.  

What You’ll Be Doing:  

As a Mechanical Engineering Intern in Research & Development, you will design an alternative version of an existing Hunter valve, that allows for specific added capabilities. You will explore various designs and configurations, as well as design, assemble, and test prototypes and iterate accordingly. You will also characterize performance and pressure drop compared to the existing valve.

What You’ll Learn:  

Working in a collaborative group environment and under one-on-one instruction, you will learn:

• CAD (SolidWorks)


• 3D printing


• Rapid Prototyping


• Iteration


• Water testing


• Collaborative group environment and team building


• Data analysis


• Machining


• Injection molding

What We’re Looking For:  

• Driven college students, or recent college graduates, with a major or degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering, or Physics.


• Determined go-getters with excellent problem-solving skills who embrace challenges  


• Organized individuals that are eager to learn and enjoy hand-on projects and/or hobbies.


• Knowledge, skills, and abilities in CAD (SolidWorks), 3D printing, design, testing, prototyping, iteration, design for manufacturing (DFM), fluid flow, plastics, plastic injection molding

Selected candidates must be available to work on-site and full-time between June and August.   

What We Offer:  

An amazing company culture – we walk the walk when it comes to our values!  

• Hourly Pay: This internship is paid $25 per hour.  


• Holiday Pay: Interns receive pay for the holidays that fall within the duration of their program. 


• Benefits: Interns who work full-time are eligible for medical, dental, and life insurance.  


• Wellness Center: Interns are provided a free membership to the wellness center for the duration of the program.  


• Company Events: Interns are invited to attend all company events that take place during their time with us.  


• Charitable Giving: Interns receive a company match for charitable donations and rewards for volunteerism.

Other Job Functions:  

Performs other related tasks as assigned, some of which may become essential to the position.  

It is the responsibility of all Hunter employees to keep themselves and others safe. Employees are required to complete all mandatory safety trainings, know Hunter’s safe work practices, use the appropriate personal protective equipment for the job, and immediately report all injuries, near misses and hazardous identifications to a Supervisor or the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Department. Those employees who do not comply with safe work practices may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Employees in management positions have an even greater responsibility that includes modeling safe behavior, ensuring employees on the team are following all safe work practices and completing training, and taking part in injury/illness investigations. A safe workplace must be the goal of everyone at Hunter Industries. 

Physical Demands:  

Work Environment:  

Office setting with temperature controls. 

Follow us on LinkedIn, check out our rave reviews on Glassdoor, and learn more about our company culture on our career site: http://corporate.hunterindustries.com/careers  

We are a global leader in the irrigation, outdoor lighting, dispensing technology, and custom manufacturing industries. Driving our continued success is the combined energy and talents of the nearly 4,000 people on our team. Together, we create a diverse array of products that can be seen all over the world, from residential landscapes to national landmarks, stadiums, parks, hotels, and municipal buildings. Although we’re global, we’re family owned, and our casual, fun, and caring company culture is what makes this a special place to work. As we grow, we are dedicated to preserving our unique culture that makes our employees proud to work here. Whether you’re pursuing a career at our headquarters in Southern California, or an opportunity at one of our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, or something somewhere in between, we look forward to welcoming you to Hunter Industries and our Family of Companies. 

Hunter Industries and its Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.