Product Engineering Intern-1

Dover Corporation • Keosauqua, IA

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About The Position

Dover Food Retail is seeking an Engineering Intern to contribute to HillPhoenix engineering efforts, including developing new product designs, supporting existing designs, and identifying opportunities to reduce unnecessary material or labor costs. The intern will lead at least one engineering project and support additional projects according to their skills and experience. Projects may involve natural refrigerant conversions, product design and testing, manufacturability improvements, and customer-focused development. The position is located in Keosauqua, Iowa.

Requirements

• Enrollment in a four-year engineering degree program.

Nice To Haves

• Rising junior or senior progressing toward a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Analytical and conceptual thinking, including logic, reason, creative thinking, and strategic thinking.
• Effective statistical analysis skills.
• Effective research and communication skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to solve complex problems effectively and efficiently.
• Strong business acumen and sound judgment.
• Ability to build and manage collaborative relationships.
• Results-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead at least one engineering project and support other projects as needed based on skill and experience.
• Support the conversion of existing designs to low-global-warming-potential refrigerant systems.
• Use SolidWorks 3D modeling software to create part and subsystem designs and verify their accuracy, compliance with design standards, and fulfillment of design requirements.
• Develop tools, features, or designs to improve manufacturability, meet customer needs, or expand engineering development capabilities.
• Lead cross-functional discussions to translate customer requirements and design specifications into actionable test plans.
• Manage project schedules and ensure evaluation testing is completed on time.
• Apply mechanical, thermodynamic, heat transfer, and fluids engineering concepts to optimize designs and minimize testing time.
• Work with laboratory personnel to execute product test plans, including modifying or reworking prototypes to meet performance requirements.
• Analyze and document project findings using Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern