Senior Automation Engineering Intern

Location:

Conyers, GA, US, 30013

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony.

DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.

DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

Job Title:  Senior Automation Engineering Intern            

Location:     Conyers, GA             

What we’re looking for:

As a growing organization, we are seeking a highly motivated PhD‑level Engineering Intern to support and advance our SolidWorks Electrical automation initiatives. This role will focus on developing algorithms that will lead to developing tools, workflows, and automated processes to generate wiring diagrams, schematics, 3D electrical models, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) within SolidWorks Electrical and SolidWorks 3D.

The intern will work with our Electrical Engineering and Product Development teams to develop a methodology, which will lead to automate design outputs, enhance model‑based design practices, and build validation tools that compare BOMs and 3D models against automated assemblies for accuracy and completeness. Responsibilities include creating intelligent algorithms, develop automation scripts, refining templates and libraries, improving data structures, and developing checking/validation utilities to ensure high‑quality, consistent electrical design deliverables. This position is ideal for a PhD student with strong skills in electrical/mechanical CAD automation, programming/scripting, expert systems, artificial intelligence, and model‑based engineering.

What you’ll be responsible for in this role:

Develop automation algorithms, tools and scripts within SolidWorks Electrical to generate wiring diagrams, schematics, 3D models, and BOMs.

Build and refine automated workflows, templates, and libraries to improve design consistency and reduce manual engineering effort.

Create validation tools to compare BOMs, schematics, and 3D assemblies for accuracy against automated electrical assemblies.

Collaborate with Electrical Engineering, Product Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to identify automation opportunities and eliminate design errors.

Support data structure improvements and model‑based design practices to enhance overall electrical design throughput.

Troubleshoot automation workflows and contribute to continuous improvement of SolidWorks Electrical integration.

Engage with Engineers on the key deployment strategy to get our products into the field.

What are the basic qualifications?

MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.

What are the preferred qualifications?

Ph.D. or Ph.D. candidate

To be a great fit for the role:

Must have great communication skills and be able to translate complex systems into easy to understand and follow steps.

Strong background in electrical engineering and artificial intelligence.

SolidWorks Electrical programming experience a plus.

Problem solving skills

How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:

The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It’s our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to ourselves.

These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. It’s our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.

Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit

Winning Through Customers

Respects and Values People

Expectations for Results

High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust

What’s in it for you?

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending

Paid Holidays

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Work Arrangement : Onsite

Pay Range: - [per hour / annually]

[Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.]

[Commission Eligible: This position is eligible to earn commissions based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable commissions plan.]

[Other Compensation: This position is eligible to earn other compensation in the form of [XX], as governed by applicable plan documents and policies.]

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

[Internal Note - Only use the following benefits paragraph for positions being offered a full benefits package. For positions not being offered a full benefits package, consult with Dover HR Operations and Dover Legal on the proper benefits information to post] Benefits: Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including [[XX] paid holidays per calendar year,] [paid vacation days beginning at [XX] hours annually,] [[XX] paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws,] [paid time off beginning at [XX] hours annually]; [insert Corporate or OpCo specific benefits e.g., tuition assistance;] ;business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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