Engineering Intern – Residential Outdoor

Job Description

Job Title: Engineering Intern – Residential Outdoor

Location: Fort Smith, AR (US Air Division)

Job Type: Part-time Internship (not summer-only)

Hours: Approximately 15-20 hours per week while in school; additional hours available during breaks. Requires in-person interaction.

Job Overview:

As an Engineering Intern at Rheem’s US Air Division, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Residential Outdoor product lines. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in an R&D environment, working alongside senior engineers on a daily basis. You will contribute to various stages of product development, from initial testing and validation to new product introduction and sustainability initiatives. This is a hands-on role where you will help organize control systems, manage Bill of Material structures, and assist with prototype unit buildups, all while learning from industry experts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist senior engineers with day-to-day activities within the Research & Development (R&D) department.
• Contribute to new product introduction (NPI) initiatives, helping bring innovative solutions to market.
• Support sustainability efforts for existing product lines, focusing on environmental impact and efficiency.
• Participate in cost improvement projects to enhance product value and operational efficiency.
• Provide assistance with production-related projects, bridging the gap between design and manufacturing.
• Engage in field quality projects, analyzing performance and reliability of products in real-world scenarios.
• Assist with lab testing, including setting up and validating units to ensure performance standards.
• Support the launch planning for new product categories.
• Learn and apply best practices for managing technical data as requested by engineers.
• Help develop technical literature for field application, ensuring clear communication of product specifications and usage.
• Assist with regulatory compliance and data analysis as needed.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering.
• Demonstrated interest or prior experience in product design.
• Basic understanding of fundamental engineering principles, such as thermodynamics, statics, or electronics.
• Strong planning skills with the ability to organize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Good presentation skills to articulate ideas and findings clearly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and computer skills, proficient in software such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

About Rheem:

At Rheem, we engineer products for life, focusing on home, work, and the planet we all share. With over 100 years of expertise, we are driven by passion for product innovation and a bold commitment to sustainability. Our comprehensive line of global air and water solutions delivers reliable performance, comfort, and energy savings for both residential and commercial applications worldwide. Rheem thrives on the power of its people—from engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts—to fuel our innovations. Join Rheem and contribute to shaping the future of products that positively impact lives every day.

Our Behavior-Based Values:

• Listening to Understand: Cultivating an open mind, learning from others, accepting feedback, and embracing objective perspectives.
• Contributing Respectfully: Sharing opinions, valuing diverse ideas, and presenting opposing perspectives with respect.
• Thinking Creatively: Applying creativity to problem-solving, continuously seeking improvements, and understanding issues from the customer’s viewpoint.
• Acting with Responsibility: Owning decisions and actions, upholding integrity, and embracing accountability.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The above job description is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work; it is not exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. An equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement minimum job requirements.

Important Notes:

• For U.S. Based jobs, Rheem is currently unable to hire candidates to be employed in the following states: Alaska, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, or Vermont.
• Rheem and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee.