Robotic Manufacturing Intern
About The Position
Dover Food Retail is seeking an Engineering Intern for a project-based internship in engineering development, controls, systems, testing, or operations. The intern will assist engineering management with research, modeling, design, and engineering documentation appropriate to their skills and experience, working within established workflows of increasing complexity. The intern will be assigned a technical project in mechanical, industrial, or electrical engineering and will receive coaching, mentoring, and direction from a manager. The role involves learning how to program, test, debug, and optimize industrial robots and automated equipment in a manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- Enrollment in a four-year engineering degree program.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Basic knowledge of programming concepts, including variables, logic statements, loops, functions, and debugging.
- Interest in robotics, controls, automation, or industrial manufacturing.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, or process documentation.
- Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong interest in industrial automation, robotics, programming, and manufacturing processes.
- Hands-on, curious, and detail-oriented approach to problem solving.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to learn from engineers, technicians, operators, and external automation suppliers.
- Results-driven mindset and commitment to safe, high-quality work.
- Organized, detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and able to manage assigned tasks and deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Coursework or project experience in robotics, automation, controls, mechatronics, manufacturing systems, or computer programming.
- Experience with Python, C/C++, MATLAB, ladder logic, structured text, or other programming languages.
- Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, pneumatic systems, servo motors, machine vision, or industrial communication networks.
- Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
- Experience using data-analysis tools such as Excel, Minitab, Python, or MATLAB.
- Participation in robotics clubs, automation projects, FIRST Robotics, Formula SAE, or similar technical activities.
Responsibilities
- Assist engineering management with research, modeling, design, and engineering documentation within existing workflows.
- Work on an assigned technical project in mechanical, industrial, or electrical engineering.
- Learn to program, test, debug, and optimize industrial robots and automated equipment.
- Manage assigned tasks and deadlines while working safely and producing high-quality work.
Benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Wellness programs.
- Health Savings Account and health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
- Company-paid basic employee life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance.
- Optional accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
- Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance.
- Commuter benefits.
- Parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence.
- Paid time off, including 11 paid holidays per calendar year, vacation, and paid sick leave.
- Tuition assistance.
- Business travel services.
- Employee discounts.
- Employee Assistance Program, including company-paid counseling sessions and legal services.
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Career Level
Intern
