Intern, Product Engineer

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.

Job Title:Product Engineering Summer Intern

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and innovative Product Engineering Intern to join our team for the summer. The intern will support the design, development, testing, and improvement of products through hands-on work and collaboration with cross-functional teams. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to real product development initiatives while gaining valuable engineering experience in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the design and development of new products or product improvements.
• Create and update CAD models, drawings, and documentation.
• Support prototyping, testing, and validation activities.
• Analyze performance data and contribute to root cause analysis for design or manufacturing issues.
• Collaborate with teams in manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and marketing to ensure product goals are met.
• Help prepare technical reports, test plans, and presentation materials.
• Participate in design reviews and brainstorming sessions.

Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Completion of at least 1years of relevant coursework.
• Basic knowledge of product development lifecycle and engineering design principles.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD) and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications (Optional):

• Familiarity with rapid prototyping tools or additive manufacturing.
• Experience with FEA, CFD, or other engineering analysis tools.
• Prior internship or project experience in product development.

What You'll Gain:

• Hands-on experience in real-world product development.
• Exposure to design tools, prototyping, and testing methods.
• Insight into how products move from concept to production.
• Mentorship and learning opportunities from experienced engineers.

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.