Summer Engineering Intern

About the role

As an Engineering Intern, you will work closely with engineers and cross-functional partners to support product development and sustaining activities for air handler and furnace products. This is an excellent opportunity to build technical expertise, strengthen problem-solving skills, and gain practical engineering experience. Successful interns will have the potential opportunity of joining Lennox Full-Time upon graduation. Relocation and/or travel may be required for your position.

Why You’ll #LoveLennox

• Impactful Projects: Work on meaningful assignments that drive real business results. Your ideas matter here.
• Intern Community: Connect with peers through social events, team-building activities, and engagement programs.
• Innovation Exposure: Dive into cutting-edge tech and trends shaping the HVAC and manufacturing industries.
• Learning and Development: Access workshops, training sessions, and resources to level up your skills and expand your knowledge.
• Competitive Pay and Relocation Support: Receive a competitive compensation package and relocation support if needed.

Responsibilities

Product Development & Engineering Support

• Assist engineers with the design, development, and improvement of HVAC indoor products and components.
• Support prototype development, testing, and evaluation activities.
• Participate in engineering analysis and problem-solving efforts to improve product performance and reliability.
• Contribute to sustaining engineering projects focused on product quality improvements.

Testing & Validation

• Assist with product testing and validation efforts to ensure designs meet performance and quality requirements.
• Collect, organize, and analyze test data to support engineering decisions.
• Document test results and communicate findings to engineering team members.

Air Handler & Furnace Projects

• Support air handler product development and sustaining engineering activities.
• Support furnace product development and sustaining engineering activities.
• Assist with projects aimed at improving product quality, performance, and manufacturability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and other business teams to support project objectives.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for product and process improvements.
• Assist with technical documentation and project coordination efforts.

Team & Project Support

• Support multiple engineering projects and priorities as assigned.
• Assist with research, troubleshooting, and technical investigations.
• Take on special projects that provide exposure to various aspects of product engineering and development.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Knowledge of thermodynamics and heat transfer principles
• Understanding of fluid mechanics and fluid flow analysis
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Critical thinking and design optimization abilities
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with HVAC products and systems
• Experience with Creo and/or Windchill
• Understanding of engineering change processes (CR/CN releases)

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience with HVAC product design, development, and testing
• Exposure to product validation, sustaining engineering, and quality improvement initiatives
• Opportunities to collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering and manufacturing
• Development of technical, analytical, and professional engineering skills
• Experience solving real-world engineering challenges in a leading HVAC manufacturing environment

Pay

The starting pay range for this role is between $20.80 – $25.00/hour. This rate is based on the intern's current year in their respective university programs. Graduate students may receive a higher rate of pay based on their year in school. Employees in this role are also eligible to earn overtime when they work more than 40 hours in a week (or as otherwise required by state law).