Overview:

Hussmann's Internship Program provides a meaningful, real-life professional while working as a solutions leader for the food retailing industry. Hussmann interns receive great compensation, participate in community stewardship, network with company leadership, and learn about career opportunities available at Hussmann.   

As a Design Engineering Intern in the 2025 Hussmann Summer Internship Program, you will gain experience and insight into the day in the life of an engineering professional. You will work across the engineering team to assist in the development of new products and/or sustain current products. 

Responsibilities:

 You will have the opportunity to:   

Assist with concept layout, design, and development, via 3D CAD software, of refrigeration system products, components, or services from product specifications. 

Learn our customers' needs and follow the processes required for developing and releasing the product at a high-quality level and at a given deadline. 

Learn and follow the processes used for implementation of product releases and engineering change notices.  

Suggest improvements of overall innovation, quality, function, and cost of product. Participate in studies of new and existing designs to incorporate new cost-effective technology to maintain a competitive edge. 

Utilize contemporary Engineering processes and tools such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Reliability Analysis, etc. 

Follow project plans and communicating their status to the team. 

Network with senior leaders, associates, and other program interns to learn about our organization. 

Attend tours of Hussmann's 1.6 million square foot manufacturing facility, our Global Hub, and the R&D Lab. 

Participate in community stewardship outreach, offsite, and career development events. 

Compete in our annual Ideation & Innovation Challenge. 

Ideation & Innovation Challenge: Throughout the twelve-week program, Hussmann interns will compete with a team of fellow interns in the Hussmann Ideation & Innovation Challenge. After being divided into cross-functional groups, interns will work to find a solution to the provided problem statement. They will then present the solution to a panel of judges, executive leaders, and the organization to compete in the IIC competition. 

Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in school pursuing a minimum of a bachelor’s degree  

Minimum 3.0 GPA  

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills  

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.   

Ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization   

Ability to set priorities, manage multiple projects, and demonstrate strong attention to detail   

Highly motivated and eager to learn   

Strong computer skills   

Preferred: 

Proficiency using 3D solid modeling CAD software (SolidEdge preferred or SolidWorks) 

Refrigeration/HVAC knowledge 

Previous internship experience in a manufacturing environment 

General understanding of refrigeration systems, thermo-dynamics, heat transfer and structural analysis principles is a plus. 

Basic design knowledge is a plus. 

Sheet metal design experience is a plus. 

The summer internship will run from approximately the third week of May through the second week of August. These dates may be changed to meet the needs of the student. 

For more than 115 years, Hussmann has been a leader and innovator in the food retailing industry. We provide solutions to food retailers, so they can provide fresh and appealing food to consumers. Our solutions range from the refrigerator cases you browse in grocery stores to the electronic price labels at the shelf edge. Our entire Hussmann team is connected by one focus: delivering the Hussmann Promise. 

The Hussmann Promise means “Continuously Providing the Most Customer-Focused Solutions in the Food Retailing Industry.” This Promise is a significant part of the Hussmann culture – it’s a reminder of how we’ve chosen to compete in the marketplace, the value we deliver to our customers, and the future value we aspire to provide. Finding a better way has always been the Hussmann way and we work towards fulfilling the Promise for better businesses, better partners, and a better world. 

Hussmann is a subsidiary of Panasonic USA.  

Hussmann is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, marital status, pregnancy, or any other non-merit-based factor.