Electrical Systems Engineering Intern

Progress Rail Services Corp. • La Grange, IL • 1h ago

12297BR

PRS Facility Location:

EMD HQ LaGrange, IL - 400

Job Purpose:

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.

Req ID:

12297BR

Company Description:

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive cradle-to-grave railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.

Education / Training:

Enrolled in electrical engineering undergraduate or graduate program with good academic standing.

Job Title:

Electrical Systems Engineering Intern

City:

La Grange

Key Job Elements:

Implement engineering changes;

Initiate documents to provide engineering approval for design change and to maintain math data;

Work with other engineering functions, suppliers, plant personnel and others to implement cost reduction, methods improvement, product improvements, and to support build programs;

Maintain satisfactory academic standing in college;

Perform work assignments to satisfaction of assigned departments;

Obtain knowledge of facility and its operations;

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;

Frequent contact with others outside the work group;

Complete assignments within a department or activity which utilize the employee's academic discipline;

Travel as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

Demonstrated oral and written communication skills;

Developed analytical ability;

Minimal travel may be necessary.

Essential and Physical Activities Functions:

Strength - This is a traditional office setting and requires the occasional lifting of weight of 50lbs. Lifting boxes of paper;

Motion - This is a traditional office setting and requires the use of a computer, keyboard and other equipment. Employee will be sitting the majority of the day with occasional walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling and driving;

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. The position may require some work on the manufacturing floor that could expose candidate to all environmental aspects;

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.

Hourly rate will be determined based on major and credit hours completed at start of internships. Transcripts will be requested.

EEO:

Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Benefits:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.**

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.

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