Intern III, Student Support
About The Position
This internship supports metallurgical investigations in the development and manufacturing of rail products and services. The role applies specialized knowledge and skills while offering increasing levels of independent judgment, decision-making, and creativity. Work takes place primarily in an office, with some duties on the manufacturing floor and travel as required. Physical work includes lifting parts and equipment; manufacturing-floor work may involve exposure to site environmental conditions. The hourly rate is determined based on the intern’s major and completed credit hours at the start of the internship, and transcripts will be requested.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in a BS Engineering program specializing in Metallurgy or Materials Science & Engineering with a focus in metals.
- Complete introductory Materials Science classes and associated lab work.
- Have classroom/lab training in Scanning Electron Microscopy.
- Have completed sophomore year in a Materials Science or Metallurgical Engineering degree program.
- Be able to lift parts and equipment weighing up to 35 lb; the physical activities section also describes occasional lifting of 50 lb.
- Be able to communicate with customers and coworkers and use office equipment.
- Use all site-specific PPE.
Nice To Haves
- Basic understanding of internal combustion engines.
- Mechanical aptitude.
Responsibilities
- Assist staff metallurgists with investigations.
- Prepare metallographic samples.
- Perform mechanical and hardness tests.
- Perform SEM analyses.
- Publish technical reports.
- Maintain Materials Engineering equipment.
- Maintain safety and good housekeeping standards.
- Provide manufacturing, engineering, and field technical support.
- Travel as required to fulfill work assignments; travel will vary.
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
