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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
Leading at least 1 engineering project and supporting other projects as needed, according to skill and experience level. Engineering projects are generally multifaceted and typically involve most or all of the following engineering aspects:
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.

This position is eligible to earn commissions based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable commissions plan.

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.



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.
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