About the role#
Rite-Hite is hiring an Engineering Intern for our Dubuque location. This is a paid, part-time position for students currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering. You will work on-site to assist our teams with design, development, and testing projects.
What you'll do#
- Assist engineers with daily design, development, and testing activities.
- Collect and analyze data to support ongoing projects.
- Create and update engineering models, technical reports, and drawings.
- Research materials, components, and new methods as assigned.
- Support quality checks, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.
- Attend team meetings, project reviews, and presentations.
- Follow safety procedures and engineering standards.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor’s program for Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
- Familiarity with engineering tools and modeling techniques.
- A willingness to learn and adapt.
- Experience with CAD, MATLAB, Python, or similar software is preferred.
- Prior experience through labs, projects, or previous internships is a plus.
- Knowledge of industry standards and technical concepts.
Location & details#
- This role is located in Dubuque, Iowa.
- This is an on-site, part-time internship.
About Rite-Hite
Rite-Hite develops and manufactures loading dock safety systems and industrial door solutions. Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company serves facilities by producing equipment like dock levelers, vehicle restraints, and high-speed doors. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. The firm focuses on safety and productivity products for industrial environments.
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