Job Description

Looking to gain valuable experience through a meaningful R&D Engineer Summer Internship ? Look no further than TSI (

At TSI, you’ll be part of a real project, getting real experience!

• Work on real projects and have the opportunity to work alongside engineers, scientists, and other industry professionals
• Work with cutting-edge technology to enable TSI to deliver products and services more efficiently and quickly
• Hands-on experience in aerosol measurement and testing, gas sensor evaluation, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis to support ongoing research and development projects
• If you are someone who loves to learn, try new things, and explore new technologies, this role is for you

At TSI, here’s just some of the experience opportunities:

• Conduct laboratory experiments focused on aerosol generation, sampling, and measurement
• Perform gas sensor testing and calibration, including data collection and analysis
• Develop and report on test methodologies
• Build and maintain test fixtures
• Conduct tests to troubleshoot and improve existing products 

Qualifications and Skills:

Required

• Major/Program: Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a relevant physical science major
• CUM 3.0 GPA (based on 4.0 scale)
• Student Status: Currently enrolled as a full-time student
• Understanding of scientific method, experimental methods, and basic statistics
• Experience with data analysis using MS Excel
• Proficiency in Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• Experience with hands-on laboratory work, through coursework or otherwise
• Demonstrates an eagerness and willingness to learn
• Demonstrates an ability to learn from failures

Preferred

• Experience measuring aerosols in a laboratory setting
• First-hand work with gas measurement sensors and instrumentation or advanced technical knowledge of electrochemical gas sensing
• Knowledge of controls or circuit design for conducting experiments
• Experience with advanced methods of data analysis, such as regression analysis and use of artificial intelligence
• Experience using LabView or MATLAB
• Proficiency in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) or Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software

Here are some of the things our interns have said about their experience at TSI:

• I gained real, hands-on experience! 
• I tell my friends what I’m doing for my internship, and they are jealous of the experience I’m getting!!!
• The people here are GREAT! 
• Everyone is really helpful and very nice. Easy to work with!
• I want to work here when I graduate!

Let us know if this is you!

TSI is located in Shoreview, MN (15 minutes from the Twin Cities). We have FREE parking and free coffee/tea/hot chocolate, a history of hiring prior interns, and super smart people to learn from and laugh with! You’re going to love it here.

Pay & Benefits:

• 12-week (approx.) internship program – Summer 2026
• This position pays an hourly rate of $22.00 - $23.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience
• Interns work approximately 40 hours each week during the internship
• Eligible for time off in compliance with applicable state laws

*Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.

Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship. We require proof of eligibility to work in the United States. 

EOE/Vet/Disability

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