Modeling and Data Engineering - Master's Intern

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Our Engineering Modeling & Simulation and Data Science group within our Corporate Technology organization is seeking a Graduate Intern to support advanced computational modeling initiatives and the development of robust data pipelines for engineering workflows. If you enjoy applying numerical methods, developing simulation tools, and enabling highquality data for engineering decisionmaking, this role will provide meaningful, handson experience. Working alongside a team of simulation engineers, data engineers, and domain specialists, you will contribute to the creation, validation, and automation of digital engineering capabilities used throughout the organization.

Role Responsibilities

• Support projects involving the development, validation, and refinement of engineering models, simulations, or analytical tools across multiple technology domains.
• Develop scripts, workflows, or tools to automate simulation processes, improve reproducibility, and enhance modeling efficiency.
• Design data pipelines that gather, organize, validate, and transform engineering data to support modeling activities and downstream analytics performed by business partners.
• Review academic and industry literature to identify new modeling techniques, algorithms, or data engineering best practices applicable to ongoing research.
• Apply sound statistical or computational methods to analyze simulation outputs, validate models, and interpret system behavior.
• Prepare clear technical summaries and present results for technical and non-technical audiences.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Masters-level graduate program in Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Academic or project experience in one or more of the following:
  • Numerical modeling or simulation (e.g., FEA, CFD, system modeling)
  • Applied statistics or machine learning
  • Data engineering or computational workflow development
• Experience using Git or similar version-control systems for managing code, collaborating on shared repositories, and maintaining reproducible project workflows.
• Familiarity with basic software development practices, including branching, pull requests, and code review processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with languages or tools such as Python, Java, SQL, or engineering simulation platforms like Ansys or COMSOL.
• Familiarity with data engineering concepts (ETL pipelines, cloud data tools, data modeling).
• Exposure to machine learning, statistical modeling, or scientific computing methods.
• Previous research or industry experience in engineering modeling, simulation, or datacentric project work.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills, with the ability to work independently and propose solutions.
• Effective communicator comfortable presenting to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Strong desire to learn.
• Minimum 3.3 out of 4.0 cumulative GPA.

Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Hourly Pay Rate: $29.00 - 32.00, depending on projected graduation date, educational degree in progress and major of study upon time of hire.

This position is overtime eligible as per state and federal regulations.

Employee benefits are part of the total rewards package that Donaldson Company, Inc. provides to you. Our benefits program includes retirement plan (401k), paid time away - sick and safe time (MN only), and the employee assistance program.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available:

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).

• Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

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