Mechanical Design Engineer Co-op (Spring 2027)

Dover-Corporation; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS) is seeking an engineering student/entry role to support hardware development tasks. You will work on drawings, prototype builds, and data gathering, collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing and quality control.

The position emphasizes hands-on learning, exposure to Oracle systems, Unigraphics, and office tools, and requires pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a strong GPA. Full-time rotation work is expected.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and maintaining a satisfactory grade point average of 3.0 or higher
• Motivated to learn and take ownership of tasks and projects.
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to work professionally with diversified workforce.
• General proficiency of Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, VBA, etc…)
• Ability to gather and analyze data to lead and possess the ability to be detail oriented.
• Work full-time during assigned rotation.

Responsibilities

• Detail and assembly drawing maintenance on Unigraphics System.
• Creating drawings from sketches and layouts.
• Prototype design and building under supervision.
• Prototype testing under supervision.
• Learn to use Oracle system and become fluent with gathering/analyzing data from the system.
• Ability to work and communicate with cross functional teams.
• Assist in product support areas to improve manufacturing, quality control, and sales.
• Assist in local field testing.
• Assist with Bill of Materials maintenance.
• Other activities as identified.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Unigraphics

Oracle

Job description

At Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), we are taking fueling and convenience retail to the next level. We are passionate about cultivating excellence in everything we do, but what really fuels us is our people. They’re the heart of our company. As an employee, our promise to you is that you’ll work on new and innovative products and solutions, be mentored by managers and teammates who are collaborative, caring, and act with integrity, and have the opportunity to grow in ways that are meaningful to you. Unique and interesting projects – both locally and globally – will challenge you and allow you to pursue different and rewarding career paths. We are #EnergizedByGrowth. DFS is part of a legacy of leadership that spans back generations, made up of some of the most trusted, leading-edge brands in the industry. As part of Dover Corporation and with our talented, innovative, outstanding people, we are doing great things and redefining what is possible in fueling and convenience retail. Providing advanced fuel-dispensing equipment, including clean energy solutions, systems and payment, automatic tank gauging and wet stock-management solutions, DFS comprises the product brands of Wayne Fueling Systems, OPW Fuel Management Systems, ClearView, Tokheim, ProGauge, Fairbanks, LIQAL, AvaLAN, and Bulloch Technologies. Headquartered in Austin, TX, DFS has a significant technology development and manufacturing presence worldwide, including facilities in Brazil, China, India, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Accountabilities:

Performs any engineering tasks as required by the Engineering Manager. Works with various personnel as assigned by the Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities include detail and assembly drawing maintenance on Unigraphics System.
• Creating drawings from sketches and layouts.
• Prototype design and building under supervision.
• Prototype testing under supervision.
• Learn to use Oracle system and become fluent with gathering/analyzing data from the system.
• Ability to work and communicate with cross functional teams.
• Assist in product support areas to improve manufacturing, quality control, and sales.
• Assist in local field testing.
• Assist with Bill of Materials maintenance.
• Other activities as identified.

Physical Work Requirements:

• Standing, sitting, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, squatting.
• Must be able to work with chemicals and fiberglass.
• Small hand tools, material pallet jack, hand router, drill press.
• Lift 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Work in office and manufacturing/lab environment.
• Must be able to wear all required PPE

Required Qualification Skills:

• Pursing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and maintaining a satisfactory grade point average of 3.0 or higher
• Motivated to learn and take ownership of tasks and projects.
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to work professionally with diversified workforce.
• General proficiency of Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, VBA, etc…)
• Ability to gather and analyze data to lead and possess the ability to be detail oriented.
• Work full-time during assigned rotation.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.