Packaging Engineer Co-Op

The Packaging Engineering Co-Op will help test and validate systems on an on-going basis. This position will be organizing control systems, Bill of Material structure for multiple product lines, and assisting with prototype unit buildups. You will work under and be given direction from senior engineers on a daily basis.

This position will serve Rheem North America, located in Montgomery, AL. This is a Co-Op position, working 40 hours per week, during a 1-3 semester duration and requires in-person interaction. This is not a “summer-only” role.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with daily activities in R&D
• Interns will assist with new product introduction
• Interns will assist with Sustainability work of existing product line. 
• Cost improvement projects
• Production assistance projects
• Field Quality projects
• Interns will assist lab testing and setting up of units.
• Assist in launch planning of a new product category
• Learn how to manage technical data per engineers’ request
• Assist with development of technical literature for field application.
• Assist in Regulatory and data analysis as needed

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering. 
• Interest or experience in product design
• Basic knowledge of engineering principles (thermodynamics, statics, or electronics)
• Strong planning skills
• Good presentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and computer skills (Excel, Power Point, Word)