Sales Application Engineer Intern

SUPER RADIATOR COILS - VIRGINIA; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Super Radiator Coils is seeking an Engineering Sales Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in Richmond, VA. You will lead a real R&D project from conception to final presentation and collaborate with leadership, production, and customers to drive impactful results.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience in heat exchangers, product design, and manufacturing processes, with opportunities to travel to customer sites and to contribute to continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student seeking an engineering degree.
• Strong technical foundation and aptitude.
• Comfortable presenting throughout an organizations hierarchy
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Self-direction: Comfortable with ambiguity; asks good questions before getting stuck; figures things out first, escalates appropriately.
• Strong leadership characteristics coupled with the ability to work in and communicate well within a team environment.
• Interest in the design of real-world systems beyond theoretical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute one primary R&D project from start to finish (scoping, investigation, execution, final presentation)
• Projects may include aspects of Heat Exchanger Thermal Performance, Product Design & Manufacturing Process Improvement, Mechanical Integrity & Failure Analysis, or Customer Application Feasibility.
• Create a comprehensive schedule to execute assigned project during internship
• Present final project summary to SRC leadership and stakeholders
• Work with sales engineers on product improvement initiatives
• Distill production feedback into actionable items to drive efficiency
• Provide production support on design improvements for better quality
• Participate in preproduction meetings and postproduction reviews

Skills

Engineering student

Strong technical foundation

Excellent communication

Self-direction

Leadership

Team collaboration

Public speaking

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CAD

Job description

• Location451 Southlake Blvd, Richmond, VA, 23236, United States
• Base Pay$22.00 - $23.00 / Hour
• Job CategoryIntern, Engineering, Sales Engineering
• Employee TypeSummer Hire/Intermittent

Description

General Overview:

Super Radiator Coils Sales Engineering Team is searching for an intern for Summer 2027. The intern will have the opportunity to take on their own project from start to finish, exposing them to real R&D work, professional problem-solving, and how engineering decisions impact customer applications and manufacturing operations. As needs arise, the intern will have the opportunity to work on open customer projects that have direct impact on the business.
The intern will obtain comprehensive experience working in engineering and manufacturing environments. They will learn to collaborate with leadership, production and customers to drive projects forward with exceptional quality.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Own and execute one primary R&D project from start to finish (scoping, investigation, execution, final presentation)
• Projects may include aspects of Heat Exchanger Thermal Performance, Product Design & Manufacturing Process Improvement, Mechanical Integrity & Failure Analysis, or Customer Application Feasibility.
• Create a comprehensive schedule to execute assigned project during internship
• Present final project summary to SRC leadership and stakeholders
• Work with sales engineers on product improvement initiatives
• Distill production feedback into actionable items to drive efficiency
• Provide production support on design improvements for better quality
• Participate in preproduction meetings and postproduction reviews

Travel Responsibilities:

Sales Application Engineering Intern has the opportunity for 1 to 2 customer visits during the internship.

Housing/Relocation:

Support for non-local candidates may be provided by SRC in some cases. Candidates should be prepared to provide their own relocation and housing provisions, if necessary.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student seeking an engineering degree.
• Strong technical foundation and aptitude.
• Comfortable presenting throughout an organizations hierarchy
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Self-direction: Comfortable with ambiguity; asks good questions before getting stuck; figures things out first, escalates appropriately.
• Strong leadership characteristics coupled with the ability to work in and communicate well within a team environment.
• Interest in the design of real-world systems beyond theoretical analysis.

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior industry internship experience.
• Exposure to thermal systems, refrigerant cycles, or heat exchangers.
• CAD Proficiency
• Willingness to travel for customer site visits.

Summary

Super Radiator Coils is a leader in the niche market of commercial and industrial heat exchangers for over twenty industries including: power generation, HVAC equipment, chemical producers, petroleum operations, pharmaceuticals, pulp and paper companies, and food processing equipment. The Richmond, VA site serves customers throughout the eastern region of North America. Sales, engineering and manufacturing all operate under one roof, creating a collaborative and flexible work environment. Super Radiator Coils is a privately held company with a long-term view to invest and build. This unique company is large enough to have the resources to pursue opportunities, yet small enough to be nimble.
We are looking for people comfortable and excited to work in a mid-sized organization where hierarchies are limited, gap-filling is routine, and responsibilities come to those that take initiative and support the collective effort.

Super Radiator Coils is an equal opportunity employer, offering medical and dental benefits, vacation time and 401(K) retirement plans. We provide a safe and energetic working environment, as well as opportunities to grow and advance within the company.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Women, Minorities, the Disabled and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require accessibility assistance or reasonable accommodation to apply for an open position, please contact the People Operations Department at Super Radiator Coils, 451 Southlake Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23236 and/or call 804-378-1362.

Salary/Compensation: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour