Engineering Internship (Dubuque)

Rite-Hite Products Corporation; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Well-being program

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Personal/sick days

Job summary

Rite-Hite invites engineering students to join as a paid internship, contributing to design, testing, and documentation efforts in a dynamic team. You will assist engineers across mechanical, electrical, and industrial disciplines, gaining hands-on experience with CAD, MATLAB, and Python.

We value strong analytical problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and teamwork. This role emphasizes learning in a fast-paced environment while supporting safety and quality processes.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with engineering tools, software, or modeling techniques.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with design, development, and testing activities.
• Perform data collection, analysis, and documentation to support ongoing projects.
• Create and update engineering drawings, models, and technical reports.
• Conduct research on materials, components, technologies, or methods as assigned.
• Support troubleshooting, quality checks, and failure analysis.
• Participate in team meetings, project reviews, and presentations.
• Follow company safety procedures, engineering standards, and best practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Effective communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial)

Tools

CAD

MATLAB

Python

Job description

At Rite-Hite, your work makes an impact. As the global leader in loading dock and door equipment, we design and deliver solutions that keep our customers safe, secure, and productive. Here, you’ll find innovation, stability, and the chance to grow your career as part of a team that’s always looking ahead.

• Assist engineers with design, development, and testing activities.
• Perform data collection, analysis, and documentation to support ongoing projects.
• Create and update engineering drawings, models, and technical reports.
• Conduct research on materials, components, technologies, or methods as assigned.
• Support troubleshooting, quality checks, and failure analysis.
• Participate in team meetings, project reviews, and presentations.
• Follow company safety procedures, engineering standards, and best practices.

Education and/or Experience:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with engineering tools, software, or modeling techniques
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CAD, MATLAB, Python, or other engineering software.
• Prior project, lab, or internship experience.
• Knowledge of industry standards or relevant technical concepts.

What We Offer

• Health & Well-being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance.
• A robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more.
• Financial Security: A strong retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and profit sharing.
• Time for You: Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year.

Rite-Hite is a world leader in the manufacture, sale, and service of loading dock equipment, industrial doors, safety barriers, HVLS fans, industrial curtain walls, and more - all designed to improve safety, security, productivity, energy savings, and environmental control.

Watch Rite-Hite's Always Looking Ahead video below to learn more.

Rite-Hite is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.

In accordance with VEVRAA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for protected veterans.

We are also committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace for the safety of our employees and customers.