Facility Engineer Intern
About The Position
At GATX, we hire the best and offer our employees a dynamic, energetic, collaborative environment to enable them to make an impact from day one. Enjoy the perks and benefits of a global company with the close-knit culture and community of a much smaller one. In the same way we strive to empower our customers to propel the world forward, we are dedicated to providing our people with the tools and resources they need to move forward in their careers. The GATX summer intern program is a paid 13-week internship from May – August. The Facility Manufacturing Engineering Intern will work hands-on with the local Engineering and Maintenance teams, applying classroom knowledge and skills to defined projects to learn about industrial facility management fundamentals from GATX professionals.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, construction management, or similar degree programs
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Ability to work full-time during the summer of 2025
- Physical ability to inspect/supervise facility management activities in an indoor and outdoor setting
- Verbal and written communication and documentation skills
- Detail orientation and organizational skills
- Problem-solving and basic trouble-shooting ability
- Ability to handle multiple tasks
Nice To Haves
- Experience using AutoCAD or similar software package preferred
- Candidates need to be competent with Microsoft Office including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
Responsibilities
- Work with the Facility Manufacturing Engineering team to support the department’s projects, documentation and compliance requirements
- Capital project management for defined projects
- Identify opportunities to optimize production and maintenance processes
- Design tooling/fixtures for railcar repair
- Develop Standard Work Instructions (SWIs) for various railcar repair processes throughout the shop
- Support the Maintenance department with daily facility upkeep
- Plan preventative maintenance programs for the repair shop to optimize availability (up time) of all equipment
- Investigate and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions
- Shadow Maintenance team during critical asset repairs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
