Product Sustainability Intern

About the position 

Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry. Millions of people around the world use Dometic products in outdoor, residential, and professional applications. Dometic Land Vehicles Americas is a trusted provider of high-end products for recreational vehicles, commercial passenger vehicles and overlanding vehicles in North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Product Sustainability Intern within our Product Development capability. This position reports to the Director of Product Testing, Regulatory, Compliance and will work in Elkhart, IN.  

 

At Dometic, we don’t just offer internships, we provide opportunities to make a real impact, grow professionally, and discover your full potential. As a Product Sustainability Intern in the Product Development team, you will be involved in meaningful work and hands on experiences such as...  

1. Project overview: Screening of sourced products for PFAS chemicals.
2. Project measurables: Review of sourced products and measured by % of sourced products information was obtained and % of sourced products which contain (or potentially contain) PFAS chemicals. These values may be different based on specific definition of PFAS used.
3. Anticipated output of project: Determination of use of PFAS chemicals in Dometic products. Presentation of use and recommended actions to reduce or eliminate PFAS chemicals.

General Responsibilities  

Screening of sourced products for PFAS chemicals.
Confirmation of operation and accuracy of test chamber 
Creation of technical details (instruction manual, documentation, test procedures, etc.) 

 

What do we offer? 

The Dometic Internship Program is a professional learning experience that offers meaningful, practical work related to a student’s field of study or career interest. Our program gives students the opportunity to collaborate with team members, have a meaningful project that allows you to have impact, career exploration and development, learn new skills, and get to know other interns.   

The ideal candidate for this role shall have the following qualifications and experiences:  

Must be a current student or recent graduate of a university or college. Minimum of a rising sophomore level.  
Coursework related to the internship role (e.g. Engineering, Physics, or similar technical classes) 
Willing and capable of fabricating mechanical and plumbing assemblies and systems. 

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics: 

Technical Skills: Basic proficiency in tools or software relevant to the role (e.g., Microsoft Office, programming languages, AutoCAD). 
Soft Skills: Strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability skills 
A passion for product testing 
Strong problem solving skills 

Dometic’s Core Values 

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change, and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic, and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.  

Dometic operates with a 4+1 policy, 4 days per week in the office and the possibility to work 1 day per week remotely. We see the social aspect of being in the office, meeting colleagues, having short coffee break interactions or a quick face to face meeting as key to success as we become more productive and fast paced in terms of problem solving, learning, cross functional collaboration and not the least in a way to have fun at work!  

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

Dometic is passionate about building together 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.