Intern - Reliability Engineering

Panasonic Corporation of North America; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hussmann offers a Summer Internship Program designed to provide meaningful, real-life experiences as a reliability engineering intern within the food retailing industry. You will gain exposure to day-to-day engineering work, collaborate across teams, and participate in a competitive Ideation & Innovation Challenge.

The program runs May through August, with opportunities to learn from era leaders, tour facilities, and engage in community outreach and career development events.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree with minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Willing to relocate if not local.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Motivated and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with concept layout, design, and development via CAD of refrigeration systems and components.
• Learn customer needs and follow release processes for high-quality products.
• Follow processes for product releases and engineering change notices.
• Suggest improvements to innovation, quality, function, and cost.
• Participate in studies to incorporate cost-effective tech to stay competitive.
• Utilize CAD and reliability analysis and other engineering tools.
• Develop detailed program plans, milestones, and cost estimates.
• Track progress and report status to the team.
• Network with senior leaders and interns to learn the organization.
• Tour Hussmann facility and R&D Lab.
• Participate in community outreach and ideation challenges.
• Participate in Ideation & Innovation Challenge.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Relocation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

GPA 3.0

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Overview

Hussmann's Internship Program provides meaningful, real-life experiences while working as a solutions leader in the food retailing industry. Hussmann interns receive competitive compensation, participate in community stewardship, network with company leadership, and learn about career opportunities available at Hussmann.

As a Reliability Engineering Intern in the 2027 Hussmann Summer Internship Program, you will gain experience and insight into a day in the life of an engineering professional. You will work across the engineering team to provide new product development support.

Responsibilities

• Assist with concept layout, design, and development, via 3D CAD software, of refrigeration system products, components, or services from product specifications.
• Learn our customers' needs and follow the processes required for developing and releasing the product at a high-quality level and at a given deadline.
• Learn and follow the processes used for implementation of product releases and engineering change notices.
• Suggest improvements to overall innovation, quality, function, and cost of product.
• Participate in studies of new and existing designs to incorporate new cost-effective technology to maintain a competitive edge.
• Utilize contemporary Engineering processes and tools such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Reliability Analysis, etc.
• Participate in developing detailed specifications, detailed program plans and work breakdown structure, milestones, major review, schedule, cost, etc.
• Follow project plans and communicate their status to the team.
• Network with senior leaders, associates, and other program interns to learn about our organization.
• Tour Hussmann's 1.6 million square foot manufacturing facility, our Global Hub for hosting customers, and the R&D Lab where we test product quality.
• Participate in community stewardship outreach, career development events, and other team-building offsite events.
• Compete in the annual Ideation & Innovation Challenge.

Ideation & Innovation Challenge

Throughout the twelve-week program, all Hussmann interns will divide into cross-functional teams and compete with one another for the Hussmann Ideation & Innovation Challenge. Working with Hussmann mentors and leaders, you and your team will identify a solution to a provided problem statement. At the end of the summer, you’ll present your team’s business proposal to a panel of judges, executive leaders, and the organization – and possibly create a roadmap for Hussmann’s next great innovation.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in school pursuing a minimum of a bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization
• Ability to set priorities, manage multiple projects, and demonstrate strong attention to detail
• Highly motivated and eager to learn
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to relocate, if not local

The summer internship will run from the third week of May through the first week of August. These dates may be changed to meet the needs of the student.

About Hussmann

For over a century, Hussmann Corporation has been a global leader in commercial refrigeration equipment — delivering solutions that meet the demands of the modern food retailing industry. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Hussmann offers a diverse range of products and connected solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, optimize visibility of merchandise, and keep food fresh. With a nationwide network of skilled technicians, Hussmann goes beyond manufacturing — a trusted partner, relentlessly driving customer success.

For more information about Hussmann, please visit www.hussmann.com.

Hussmann is a subsidiary of Panasonic USA.

Hussmann is proudly committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetics, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.