Product Engineering Intern-1

Hillphoenix; Keosauqua (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Hillphoenix, part of Dover Food Retail, is seeking an Engineering Intern in Keosauqua, IA to participate in ongoing engineering projects focused on new product designs and cost reduction.

You will use Solidworks for part and subsystem designs, support manufacturability improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate customer requirements into test plans and performance targets.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a 4-year engineering degree program.
• Rising junior/senior pursuing Mechanical Engineering.
• Analytical and conceptual thinking with problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Convert customer requirements into actionable test plans.
• Use Solidworks to create part/subsystem designs and verify accuracy.
• Improve manufacturability and reduce material or labor costs.
• Lead cross-functional discussions to align design with specifications.
• Manage project schedules and ensure timely evaluation testing.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Conceptual thinking

Statistical analysis

Research skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Enrollment in 4-year Engineering degree program

Mechanical Engineering track

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

Our Story

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony.

DFR is part of the Climate and Sustainability Technologies segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.

DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

Our Story

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony.

DFR is part of the Climate and Sustainability Technologies segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.

DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

Job Title:

Engineering Intern

Location:

Keosauqua, IA

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for an Engineering Intern to take an active role in HillPhoenix’s ongoing engineering efforts focused on developing new product designs, supporting existing product designs, and removing unnecessary material or labor costs where possible.

What You’ll Be Responsible For In This Role

• Supporting Hillphoenix’s commitment to using and promoting natural refrigerants through converting existing designs to using low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant systems.
• Using 3D modeling software (Solidworks) to create new part and subsystem designs, verifying design accuracy, adherence to design standards, and meeting design requirements.
• Developing new tools, features, or designs to improve manufacturability, meet customer needs, or expand engineering development capabilities.
• Leading cross-functional discussions to transform customer requirements and design specifications into actionable test plan to ensure quality, performance, and reliability.
• Managing project schedules, ensuring evaluation testing is completed on time, using mechanical, thermodynamic, heat transfer, and fluids engineering concepts to optimize the design and minimize test time.
• Working with lab personnel to execute product test plan, including modifying or reworking prototype designs to meet performance requirements.
• Utilizing Microsoft Office products to properly analyze and document project findings (Excel for data analysis, Word for test plans and engineering documents, PowerPoint for project update presentations, etc.)

What are the basic qualifications?

• Enrollment in 4-year Engineering degree program

What are the preferred qualifications?

• Rising Junior to rising Senior Level progressing towards a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Analytical and conceptual thinking, using logic and reason, creative and strategic thinking
• Effective statistical analysis skills
• Effective research and communication skills
• Effective with written and oral communications
• Problem solving – being able to solve complex problems effectively and efficiently

To Be a Great Fit For The Role

• Strong Business Acumen and Sound Judgement
• Builds and Manages Collaborative Relationships
• Results Driven

How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team

The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It’s our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to ourselves.

These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions, and measure our performance. It’s our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.

• Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Winning Through Customers
• Respects and Values People
• Expectations for Results
• High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.