Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company · 2 months ago
Power Assembly Engineering Intern
La Grange, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$22.16/hr - $36.90/hrProgress Rail, a Caterpillar Company, is a leading provider of railroad products and services. They are seeking a Power Assembly Engineering Intern who will learn various aspects of engineering projects while gaining valuable skills and industry knowledge. The intern will be involved in troubleshooting, data collection, and engineering design implementations under supervision.
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Responsibilities
Understanding of, and practical experience of troubleshooting highly engineered systems
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
Travel as required
Qualification
Required
Understanding of, and practical experience of troubleshooting highly engineered systems
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
Travel as required
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
Perform special short-term assignments as they pertain to work area
Occasional contact with others outside the work group
Complete assignments within a department or activity which utilizes the employee's academic discipline
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
Developed analytical ability
Minimal travel may be necessary
Strength – This is a traditional office setting and requires the occasional lifting of weight of 50lbs
Motion – This is a traditional office setting and requires the use of a computer, keyboard and other equipment
Vision/Hearing Requirements – Must be able to communicate with customers and coworkers and utilize all office equipment
Work Environment – Work is in office sitting and not exposed to extremes of heat and cold
Emotional Demands – 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
Safety – This is not a safety sensitive position. The position will require the use of all site-specific PPE
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.
Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.
Company
Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company
Our team creates lifelong customer relationships, supplying comprehensive rolling stock and infrastructure solutions for the global rail industry and setting the standard for excellence.
Founded in 1983
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2010-06-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Paul Denton
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