Internship Opportunity: OnTrack Instrumentation Support Intern

Transportation Technology Center, Inc.-posted about 1 month ago
Full-time • Intern
Pueblo, CO
251-500 employees
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
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The projects' general objectives include supporting research by way of data collection to improve railway safety, performance, and efficiency. Projects supported may include, but are not limited to, tie/rail/wheel lifecycle studies, vehicle dynamics, wayside safety systems, emerging technologies, laboratory testing, and sensor calibration efforts. These projects may include support of the Facility for Accelerated Service Testing (FAST), general commercial, and Strategic Research Initiative (SRI) testing programs, instrumented wheelset builds, perturbation measurements, and calibration projects. These projects may be funded by the Association of American Railroads as part of MxV Rail's Strategic Research Initiatives program, through the Federal Railway Administration (FRA), MxV Rail's internal research and development, and/or commercial customers.

  • Learn, support, grow & have fun supporting projects with the On-Track Instrumentation Team.
  • Support laboratory and/or field-testing, including data collection system/sensor/equipment preparation, troubleshooting, test setup, collecting, analyzing, & data submittal.
  • May also support field surveying, static measurements, cable building, and other tasks in support of the instrumentation group.
  • Act as a member of the Instrumentation Team by participating in projects, training, team meetings, and other focus areas of instrumentation within the Vehicle & Track Interaction/Instrumentation (VTI&I) Team.
  • Ensures that all duties and responsibilities are performed in a safe manner.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Open to learning and living the MxV Rail values (Momentum, Insight, Teamwork, Rigor, Purpose) in all facets of the organization's work.
  • Experience in testing or data collection in a technical field, including hands-on use of sensors or transducers.
  • Basic proficiency with programming and data processing tools.
  • Familiarity with testing methods, data collection, and analysis techniques.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and critical thinking abilities.
  • Solid computer skills with demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills: data organization, analysis, functions, charts/plots, and basic programming (e.g., macros, formulas).
  • Eagerness to learn about the railroad industry and related engineering principles focused on enhancing the safety, performance, and efficiency of railroad systems and components.
  • MxV Rail policy requires all prospective employees to complete a criminal background check (Disclosure for Consumer Reports Consent Form) and a pre-employment substance abuse screening (Applicant Consent for Drug Testing Form) as a condition of employment.
  • Knowledge of transducers, sensor voltage/feedback, controls, measurement techniques, basic surveying, strain gage theory, accelerometers, and computer programming languages.
  • Familiarity with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software.
  • Hands-on experience with programming and data processing tools.
  • Completed relevant coursework in math, science, physics, electronics, and railway engineering.
  • Programming proficiency in LabVIEW and advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience in data collection, analysis, and critical thinking to interpret and clarify test outputs.
  • Willingness to perform field work outdoors for extended periods in both hot and cold environments.
  • Railroad Retirement
  • 401(k) Program with Company Match
  • Fortnight Schedule
  • Paid Holidays
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