Robotic Manufacturing Intern

Hill Phoenix, Inc.; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is seeking an Engineering Intern to support development, controls, systems, testing, or operations projects. You will work under engineering management, perform research, modeling, and documentation with increasing complexity in a manufacturing setting.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning in robotics, automation, and industrial processes, with collaboration across engineers, technicians, and operators.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a 4-year Engineering degree program.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Basic knowledge of programming concepts and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Assist on engineering projects in development, controls, systems, testing or operations.
• Support documentation, modeling, and data collection for projects.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians and operators on shop floor tasks.

Skills

Industrial automation

Robotics

Programming concepts

Excel

Education

Engineering degree enrollment

GPA 3.0

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

MATLAB

Python

PLC programming

Job description

Job Title: Intern, Engineering

Location: Physical Office Location

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 Refrigeration and Food Equipment 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.

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.

What we're looking for:

We are looking for an Engineering Intern. Our Engineering Internships are project-based internships in development, controls, systems, testing, or operational. This role will assist engineering management with skill and experience-level appropriate research, modeling, design, and/or engineering documentation with existing workflows with increasing complexity. Qualifications are as follows:

• Strong interest in industrial automation, robotics, programming, and manufacturing processes.
• A hands‑on, curious, and detail-oriented approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work both 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.

What you'll be responsible for in this role:

You will be guided by structural goals and objectives and will have a responsibility to deliver on inspiring projects. Your manager will offer coaching, mentoring, and direction. You will be assigned to a technical project in one of the following disciplines:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering,
• Electrical Engineering

What are the basic qualifications?

• Enrollment in 4-year Engineering degree program
• Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Basic Knowledge of programming concepts, such as variables, logic statements, loops, functions, and debugging
• Interest in robotics, controls, automation, or industrial manufacturing
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, or process documentation
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment

What are the preferred qualifications?

• 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 activities

To be a great fit for the role:

You are eager to learn how to program, test, debug, and optimize industrial robots and automated equipment. You are organized, detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and able to manage assigned tasks and deadlines. Experience through coursework, personal projects, robotics clubs, FIRST Robotics, Formula SAE, or similar technical activities is a plus.

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