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Intern - SDM Manufacturing Engineer

Stratasys
Minnetonka, MN Intern
POSTED ON 1/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/10/2026
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 Manufacturing Engineer internship offers an exciting opportunity to jump-start your career at Stratasys! This hands-on role will immerse you directly into additive manufacturing, where you'll gain valuable experience working with cutting-edge technologies. You’ll develop skills in process development, continuous improvement, kaizen event, and project management. You’ll also get hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting FDM and PolyJet systems, working with advanced equipment and learning how to solve complex challenges in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Conduct kaizen event to improve job function/department/process
  • Review procedures, author changes, and release procedures
  • Determine root causes for nonconformances and make recommendations to improve processes
  • Participate on a team leveraging AI to improve manufacturing
  • Quantify lead time to support updated pricing and areas we can expedite processes
  • Support New Product Integration (NPI) efforts for FDM/PolyJet by providing project management, scheduling material testing, data gathering, data analysis and technical reporting
  • Shadow manufacturing engineers

Must Have For This Role

  • Working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering
  • Basic understanding of manufacturing and product manufacturing processes
  • Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to independently organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks
  • Creative, with a strong desire to deepen your understanding of rapid prototyping applications
  • Self-motivated, able to work effectively on projects with minimal supervision
  • Open to constructive feedback and capable of handling customer concerns professionally
  • This role is on-site five days a week
  • Local to Minnesota or able to relocate without assistance to the Minnetonka, MN area

Nice To Have

  • 3D printing experience highly desired
  • Preferred Major(s): Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering

Travel Requirements: Between MN Stratasys office sites and local Field Service visits

What You Will Be Part Of

  • Company Overview - https://www.stratasys.com/en/about-us/history/
  • Our Culture and Values - https://www.stratasys.com/en/about-us/culture/
  • Our Sustainability “3D Printing a Better Tomorrow” - https://www.stratasys.com/en/about-us/sustainability/
  • Our Locations - https://www.stratasys.com/en/contact-us/office-locations/
  • Check out our Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wmDfmt2bNI

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 here.

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