Intern - Product Strategy & Market Intelligence
Hypertherm Associates, Hanover, NH, United States
At Hypertherm Associates, we design and build innovative industrial cutting solutions that help our customers succeed — and we believe great products are created when
technical excellence, customer insight, and thoughtful strategy come together .
We are a 100% associate-owned company headquartered in Hanover, NH, with a global presence in 26 countries. For over 50 years, we’ve been recognized as a top employer and a leader in industrial cutting technology.
This summer internship is designed for students who are curious about how
data, markets, and technology
shape product decisions in a
real‑world manufacturing environment .
The Product Strategy & Market Intelligence intern will support Hypertherm Associates' Product Center of Excellence by delivering actionable market and technology insights. This internship focuses on (1) mapping complex industrial ecosystems and purchasing dynamics and (2) assessing competitive and adjacent technologies to waterjet cutting solutions for displacement opportunities. Deliverables will include executive-ready market maps, competitive economics benchmarking, and a technology displacement whitepaper with strategic implications for portfolio investment and go-to-market decisions.
Key Projects & Deliverables Project 1: Industry Market Map (e.g., Energy)
Identify major manufacturers/OEMs and segmentation (by application, region, production model)
Map ecosystem: customers, tier suppliers, service providers, integrators
Document decision journey: spec-in drivers, qualification process, budget owners, buying criteria
Create visuals: value chain map, stakeholder map, and decision flow
Project 2: Technology Displacement Assessment (Waterjet)
Identify competing cutting technologies (direct and indirect substitutes)
Compare economics (capex/opex), throughput, precision, material compatibility, maintenance, safety
Assess software/workflow integration (CAD/CAM, nesting, automation, data connectivity)
Map route-to-market: OEM vs integrator-led sales, channel partners, bundling patterns
Synthesize implications: opportunity level by segment, where to invest/defend, positioning gaps
Suggested Deliverables
1–2 page executive summary + appendix of sources
Market map visuals (ecosystem + buying process)
Competitive benchmark tables (economics + performance)
10–15 page whitepaper (or 6–8 slide deck) with recommendations
“So what” implications for portfolio strategy and GTM
Who You Are And What You Bring
Pursuing a Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Engineering, Analytics, or a related field (candidates in their third or fourth year of undergrad in a similar field will also be considered with the below experience)
Experience conducting research and analyzing data
Market research and competitive analysis
Data analysis (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, etc.)
Strategic thinking and storytelling
Cross-functional collaboration
Comfort with technical products or industrial markets
Hypertherm Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome all applications. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
At Hypertherm Associates, we are committed to building an inclusive diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment. If our mission resonates with you, but you don’t meet all posted requirements, we encourage you to still apply. We will evaluate your application materials and may suggest alternative roles that better leverage your strengths and talents.
$0.00-$0.00 Hourly
This is the base pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire.
Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors.
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technical excellence, customer insight, and thoughtful strategy come together .
We are a 100% associate-owned company headquartered in Hanover, NH, with a global presence in 26 countries. For over 50 years, we’ve been recognized as a top employer and a leader in industrial cutting technology.
This summer internship is designed for students who are curious about how
data, markets, and technology
shape product decisions in a
real‑world manufacturing environment .
The Product Strategy & Market Intelligence intern will support Hypertherm Associates' Product Center of Excellence by delivering actionable market and technology insights. This internship focuses on (1) mapping complex industrial ecosystems and purchasing dynamics and (2) assessing competitive and adjacent technologies to waterjet cutting solutions for displacement opportunities. Deliverables will include executive-ready market maps, competitive economics benchmarking, and a technology displacement whitepaper with strategic implications for portfolio investment and go-to-market decisions.
Key Projects & Deliverables Project 1: Industry Market Map (e.g., Energy)
Identify major manufacturers/OEMs and segmentation (by application, region, production model)
Map ecosystem: customers, tier suppliers, service providers, integrators
Document decision journey: spec-in drivers, qualification process, budget owners, buying criteria
Create visuals: value chain map, stakeholder map, and decision flow
Project 2: Technology Displacement Assessment (Waterjet)
Identify competing cutting technologies (direct and indirect substitutes)
Compare economics (capex/opex), throughput, precision, material compatibility, maintenance, safety
Assess software/workflow integration (CAD/CAM, nesting, automation, data connectivity)
Map route-to-market: OEM vs integrator-led sales, channel partners, bundling patterns
Synthesize implications: opportunity level by segment, where to invest/defend, positioning gaps
Suggested Deliverables
1–2 page executive summary + appendix of sources
Market map visuals (ecosystem + buying process)
Competitive benchmark tables (economics + performance)
10–15 page whitepaper (or 6–8 slide deck) with recommendations
“So what” implications for portfolio strategy and GTM
Who You Are And What You Bring
Pursuing a Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Engineering, Analytics, or a related field (candidates in their third or fourth year of undergrad in a similar field will also be considered with the below experience)
Experience conducting research and analyzing data
Market research and competitive analysis
Data analysis (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, etc.)
Strategic thinking and storytelling
Cross-functional collaboration
Comfort with technical products or industrial markets
Hypertherm Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome all applications. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
At Hypertherm Associates, we are committed to building an inclusive diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment. If our mission resonates with you, but you don’t meet all posted requirements, we encourage you to still apply. We will evaluate your application materials and may suggest alternative roles that better leverage your strengths and talents.
$0.00-$0.00 Hourly
This is the base pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire.
Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors.
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