Product Engineering Intern

The Product Engineer Intern is responsible for providing documentation to manufacturing to produce refrigeration products. This will require the structuring and routing of bills of material, coil sizing, refrigeration system design, wiring schematic development and component selection. Duties will also include supporting the shop floor with any drawing interpretation or guidance required, provide any work instructions and support lean manufacturing improvements for the production line. This position also drives the Safety, Quality and Continuous Improvement efforts, in conjunction with the supervisor.

This position will serve our HTPG Division, located in Scottsboro, Alabama. Summer/Fall 2026

• Includes providing design engineering support for daily sales orders and new product development, customizing existing products to meet special customer requirements.
•  Also responsible for implementing product improvements and driving cost reduction initiatives.
• Maintains current product configurators for order entry and BOM accuracy.
• Assists sales and customers with technical product questions and trouble-shooting, as well as RFQ requirements for special product applications and quotations.

• BA/BS degree w/2-5 years of experience 
• MA/MS degree w/0-2 years of experience
• Must have some experience with 2D/3D modeling. AutoCAD, Key Creator, Solidworks, etc.
• Experience with ERP/MRP engineering functions required for BOM and ECN processes
• Good communication skills required to interface with both internal and external customers, sales personnel and shop employees.
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, electrical schematic skills, and piping techniques.
• Must have computer skills in common office software

HOW TO STAND OUT:

• MA/MS degree w/2+ years of experience
• Experience in air conditioning/refrigeration related manufacturing operations.
• Universal ESCO certification a plus.

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At Rheem, we engineer products for life. For home life. For work life. For the life of the planet we all share. Backed by over 100 years of expertise, we’re passionate about product innovation and boldly committed to sustainability. Our full line of global air and water solutions deliver reliable performance, comfort and energy savings for residential and commercial applications worldwide. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem and help shape the future of products that impact lives—every day. Our Behavior Based Values set us apart:

• Listening to Understand – Open mind, learning from others, accepting feedback, embracing the objective
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• Thinking Creatively – Applying creativity, seeking improvements, understanding from the customers’ lens
• Acting with Responsibility – Owning decisions and actions, acting with integrity, embracing accountability

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