Engineering – Airend New Product Development (NPD)– Summer Internship 2026

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The Company

We build the machines that power industry. We are Hitachi Global Air Power a leading global industrial compressed air manufacturer driving the innovations that keep the world moving.

From our headquarters in Michigan City Indiana our compressed air solutions power manufacturing operations all around the globe; from food and beverage to life-saving pharmaceuticals and cutting-edge semiconductor chips. Our portable compressors provide the air power to build roads and bridges lay pipelines and aid in oil and gas mining and production.

We are a team of innovators engineers and quality experts with a shared vision to create the next generation of efficient environment-forward compressed air solutions that meet the demands of today while boldly contributing to a sustainable circular economy. With more than 60 years of legacy and trusted performance through our brands - Hitachi Sullair and Champion (Australia) we are proud of our reputation for reliability durability and performance and groundbreaking engineering.

Join us in building a future where your work has an impact. At Hitachi Global Air Power youll be part of a global network thats shaping the future of industrial power.

Position Summary

The Airend New Product Development (NPD) team is seeking a highly analytical technically skilled Masters or PhDlevel Engineering Intern to support advanced modeling simulation and dataautomation initiatives for screw compressor research and development. This role provides handson experience in thermodynamic simulation software development and datadriven engineering with direct contributions to new compressor design and performance evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance existing software tools including Python scripts and numerical models
• Simulate thermodynamic processes within screw compressors (suction compression discharge)
• Implement multi-chamber and other thermodynamics-based models
• Calculate key compressor performance metrics such as:
  • Volumetric efficiency
  • Adiabatic efficiency

• Integrate simulation platforms (e.g. MATLAB Scorg or custom codes) with Python
• Automate the generation of large-scale data sets (e.g. 24000 data points)
• Support model development for machine learning training and predictive analytics

• Validate all developed software tools using experimental data
• Ensure simulation accuracy within acceptable engineering tolerances
• Assist in cross-checking simulated vs. physical test results

What You Will Learn / Gain

By the end of the internship the student will gain:

Deep technical understanding of screw compressor technology Experience in software development within an R&D environment Exposure to data-driven engineering and machine learning integration

Career Development Value

This internship accelerates early-career growth by providing:

• Hands-on real-world engineering projects
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with engineering testing and design teams
• Opportunities to build both technical and soft skills
• Experience in an advanced R&D organization focused on innovation
• Preparation for future roles in mechanical design thermofluid simulation R&D engineering or compressor technology

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python Java C MATLAB
• Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP Pivot Tables etc.)
• SQL knowledge preferred
• Scorg program proficiency required for screw compressor computational modeling
• CAD experience preferred (SolidWorks NX ProE etc.)

Soft Skills

• Strong active listening and clear verbal/written communication
• Willingness to ask questions seek clarification and provide timely updates
• Flexibility in learning new tools and adapting to team culture
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical thinking and initiative in problem-solving

Preferred Education Level

Masters degree in Progress - Mechanical Engineering

• Related engineering disciplines may be considered

Internship Program Criteria

• Must be a full-time enrolled student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited U.S. college/university
• Minimum 2.5 or above GPA preferred
• Must be able to complete internship from MayAugust 2026.
• Must be able to complete 40 hours per week
• Willingness to learn from others on the job
• Must be currently residing within the continental U.S.

Compensation

• Hourly rate: $20$25 depending on education level and skill set