Summer 2027 Power Assembly Engineering Intern

Progress Rail•La Grange, IL

5d•Hybrid

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.

Requirements

Maintain satisfactory academic standing in college.
Perform work assignments to satisfaction of assigned departments.
Make efficient use of time spent on work assignments.
Work cooperatively and efficiently with other personnel.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
Developed analytical ability.
Understanding of, and practical experience of troubleshooting highly engineered systems.
Minimal travel may be necessary.
Must be able to communicate with customers and coworkers and utilize all office equipment.
Employee is expected to quickly pick up tasks in a fast-paced office environment and maybe required to give presentation, speak in public and work in teams.
This is not a safety sensitive position.
The position will require the use of all site-specific PPE.

Nice To Haves

Occasional contact with others outside the work group.

Responsibilities

Perform engine troubleshooting, data collection and failure analysis.
Develop, prototype, validate and implement cost effective engineering designs.
Participate and lead root cause investigation of failures.
Provide technical directions to support personnel.
Work with engineering & other functions to implement process & product improvements.
Communicate information to and from internal and external customer organizations.
Perform special short-term assignments as they pertain to work area.
Complete assignments within a department or activity which utilizes the employee’s academic discipline

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