Product Engineer Intern

Job Description

About the Job: Product Engineer Intern

About Dometic:
Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry, providing products for outdoor, residential, and professional applications worldwide. Dometic Land Vehicles Americas specifically serves recreational vehicles, commercial passenger vehicles, and overlanding vehicles in North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The company is on a continuous growth journey, seeking passionate individuals to join their team.

The Position:
Dometic is looking for a Product Engineer Intern to join their Product Development capability. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact, grow professionally, and discover your full potential within a dynamic environment.

• Job Title: Product Engineer Intern
• Reporting To: Tom Joughin
• Location: Industrial Parkway (with a 4+1 remote work policy – 4 days in-office, 1 day remote)
• Department/Capability: Product Development

Internship Experience and Key Activities:
As a Product Design Intern, you will be involved in meaningful, hands-on work and experiences, including:

• PDM Assistance: Support Product Data Management processes.
• Product Design: Contribute to design efforts within various product lines such as Awnings, Refrigeration, and Sanitation.
• Prototype Development: Engage in the creation of prototypes, including 3D printing and first shot evaluations.
• Lab Testing: Conduct testing with early samples to identify and mitigate risks.

Your Main Responsibilities (Meaningful Projects):
The internship will include impactful projects designed to provide valuable experience and contribute directly to Dometic’s product development goals:

• Snap-Fit Design Guidelines: Develop comprehensive plastic snap-fit design guidelines for components, focusing on different plastics and varying loads, with the aim of eliminating traditional fasteners.
• Refrigerator Door Latch Design: Design a robust dual hinge door latch mechanism for refrigerators, capable of opening from both the right-hand (RH) and left-hand (LH) sides.
• Manufacturing Site Visit & Improvement Report: Spend two weeks at a Dometic manufacturing site to gain a deep understanding of assembly tolerances. Subsequently, report on design improvements that can enhance productivity.

What Dometic Offers (The Internship Program):
The Dometic Internship Program is a professional learning experience designed to offer:

• Meaningful, practical work directly related to your field of study or career interest.
• Opportunities to collaborate effectively with diverse team members.
• Participation in a meaningful project that allows you to have a tangible impact.
• Valuable career exploration and development opportunities.
• Acquisition of new skills and knowledge.
• Networking and interaction with other interns.

Qualifications and Experiences (The Ideal Candidate):
The ideal candidate for this role will possess the following qualifications and experiences:

• Educational Status: Must be a current student or recent graduate of a university or college, with a minimum of a rising sophomore level.
• Relevant Coursework: Academic background with coursework related to engineering or manufacturing.
• Prototyping & Modeling: Experience with rapid prototyping processes and 3D modeling.
• SolidWorks Proficiency: Demonstrated ability in SolidWorks for modeling, model manipulation to show movement, and component interactions.
• Design for Manufacturing: Understanding and application of Design for Manufacturing principles.

Skills, Competencies & Characteristics for Success:
To thrive in this role, you should possess a blend of technical and soft skills:

• Technical Skills:
  • Basic proficiency in MS Office software.
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks.
  • Ability to use precision measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers.
  • Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Excellent teamwork abilities.
  • Proven problem-solving capabilities.
  • High degree of adaptability.

Dometic’s Core Values:
To truly succeed, you will embody Dometic’s core values, which reflect the company’s heart and soul, defining how work is done:

• Together We build our future
• We play to win
• We embrace change
• We walk the talk

Work Environment and Culture:
Dometic operates with a 4+1 policy, requiring 4 days per week in the office and offering the possibility to work 1 day remotely. This policy emphasizes the social aspect of in-office collaboration, fostering productivity, fast-paced problem-solving, continuous learning, cross-functional collaboration, and a fun work environment.

Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application!

Dometic is passionate about building an inclusive and equitable working environment that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.