R&D Co-Op

Job Description

The Research and Developing 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 our Water Heating Division, 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. The position is for FALL 2026.

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).
  
  

About Us

At Rheem, we engineer products for life. For home life. For work life. For the life of the planet we all share. Backed by over 100 years of expertise, we’re passionate about product innovation and boldly committed to sustainability. Our full line of global air and water solutions deliver reliable performance, comfort and energy savings for residential and commercial applications worldwide. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem and help shape the future of products that impact lives—every day.

Our Behavior Based Values Set Us Apart

• Listening to Understand – Open mind, learning from others, accepting feedback, embracing the objective
• Contributing Respectfully - Sharing opinions, valuing ideas, sharing opposing perspectives with respect
• Thinking Creatively – Applying creativity, seeking improvements, understanding from the customers’ lens
• Acting with Responsibility – Owning decisions and actions, acting with integrity, embracing accountability
  
  

Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

For U.S. Based jobs, please note that Rheem is unable to hire candidates to be employed in the following states: Alaska, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, or Vermont.

Rheem and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee.