Intern III, Student Support

Progress Rail•La Grange, IL

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 includes a substantial variety of administrative and technical duties, with instruction from a supervisor. Assignments are completed within a department or activity that uses the employee’s academic discipline. The role may involve minimal travel and occasional contact with people outside the work group. The hourly rate is determined based on the intern’s major and completed credit hours at the start of the internship; transcripts will be requested. Progress Rail provides railroad products, services, and technologies to customers around the globe. Founded in 1983, the company joined Caterpillar Inc. in 2006 and offers solutions ranging from rail products to EMD® locomotives, operating 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.
The role occasionally requires lifting up to 50 pounds.
The position requires use of all site-specific personal protective equipment (PPE).

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.
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.
Complete assignments within a department or activity that utilizes the employee’s academic discipline.
Travel as required; minimal travel may be necessary.

Benefits

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; an HDHP and HSA with seed money are also available.
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, subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.