Intern III, Student Support

Progress Rail Services•La Grange, IL

37d

About The Position

The Intern will learn multiple facets of engineering projects. The student intern will leave this position with valuable skills and industry knowledge to supplement their academic field of study. Work involves a substantial variety of administrative and technical duties with instruction from supervisor. Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive cradle-to-grave railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.

Requirements

Enrolled in electrical engineering undergraduate or graduate program with good academic standing.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
Developed analytical ability
Minimal travel may be necessary.

Responsibilities

Implement engineering changes
Initiate documents to provide engineering approval for design change and to maintain math data
Work with other engineering functions, suppliers, plant personnel and others to implement cost reduction, methods improvement, product improvements, and to support build programs
Maintain satisfactory academic standing in college
Perform work assignments to satisfaction of assigned departments
Obtain knowledge of facility and its operations
Make efficient use of time spent on work assignments
Work cooperatively and efficiently with other personnel
Perform special short-term assignments as they pertain to work area
Frequent contact with others outside the work group
Complete assignments within a department or activity which utilize the employee's academic discipline
Travel as required

Benefits

Competitive Salary
401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an 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
Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.