Intern III, Student Support
About The Position
The Intern will learn multiple facets of engineering projects and gain skills and industry knowledge to supplement their academic field of study. The work involves a substantial variety of administrative and technical duties, with instruction from a supervisor. The role includes troubleshooting highly engineered systems, engine troubleshooting, data collection, failure analysis, developing and validating engineering designs, participating in root-cause investigations, supporting personnel with technical direction, and collaborating on process and product improvements. The intern also communicates with internal and external customer organizations and may travel as required. Progress Rail is a global provider of railroad products, services, and technologies. Founded in 1983, it joined Caterpillar Inc. in 2006 and provides railway solutions and products used in more than 100 countries.
Requirements
- Demonstrated interest in turbomachinery.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
- Developed analytical ability.
- Must be able to communicate with customers and coworkers and use office equipment.
- Must use all site-specific personal protective equipment.
Responsibilities
- Perform engine troubleshooting, data collection, and failure analysis.
- Develop, prototype, validate, and implement cost-effective engineering designs.
- Participate in and lead root-cause investigations of failures.
- Provide technical direction to support personnel.
- Work with engineering and other functions to implement process and product improvements.
- Communicate information to and from internal and external customer organizations.
- Complete assignments within a department or activity that utilizes the employee’s academic discipline.
- Perform work assignments to the satisfaction of assigned departments and use work time efficiently.
- Work cooperatively and efficiently with other personnel.
- Perform special short-term assignments related to the work area.
- Travel as required; minimal travel may be necessary.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match, immediate vesting, and no waiting period
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Supplemental accident, critical care, and hospital insurance
- HDHP and HSA with seed money
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Paid Time-Off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Education Assistance Program
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Site-specific production and incentive plans
- Site-specific step and skill level wage adjustment plans
- Site-specific relocation and sign-on bonus programs
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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