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10771BR

PRS Facility Location:

Decoursey, KY - Trackworks - 016

Job Purpose:

The Engineering Student Intern position should expect to learn multiple facets of Engineering by supporting the Trackwork Design Engineering team on designs, maintaining and modifying Engineering drawings, and creating and managing BOMs. The student intern will leave this position with valuable skills and industry knowledge.

Req ID:

10771BR

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:

• Performs design/layout and creates drawings of equipment for new products or existing product improvement;

• Creates 3D models and drawings of parts and assemblies from sketches provided by engineers as well as self-initiated projects;

• Reads and interprets customer specifications; meets and communicates with customers to clarify needs;

• Coordinates with vendors to best spec out components;

• Develops bills of materials for design projects;

• Issues Engineering Change Notices;

• Releases finished projects to manufacturing;

• Identifies continuous improvements for cost out, shop floor and value-added engineering;

• Assists/trains other employees when needed; helps with shop issues when they arise;

• Performs additional job-related duties and special projects as assigned.

Preferred Skills

• 2D and 3D CAD software experience.

Job Title:

Summer Intern - Design Engineering

City:

Taylor Mill

Key Job Elements:

• Performs design/layout and creates drawings of equipment for new products or existing product improvement;

• Assist with creation of CAD drawings, 3D models and drawings of parts and assemblies from sketches provided by engineers as well as self-initiated projects;

• Develops bills of materials for design projects;

• Assist Project Engineers with validating products and subsystems;

• Support closure of outstanding tracked work (deviations, change requests, marketing requests, and part substitution requests).

Qualifications and Experience:

• AutoCAD proficiency; must be familiar with AutoCAD program to create legible drawings and have experience in creating and maintaining bill of materials;

• Strong math background, specifically geometry and trigonometry;

• Basic knowledge of sheet metal fabrication and welding; focus on thinking in terms of DFMEA as well as ease of manufacturing and assembly;

• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software; ability to accurately design, CAD and check projects;

• Ability to read and understand specification and standards documents;

• Communication skills (both oral and written), multi-tasking, and organizational skills;

• Strong attention to detail; strong problem solving, investigative and collaborative skills;

• High level of interpersonal skills; ability to work together in a team environment;

• Proficiency with MS Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Blueprint Reading;

• Ability to read and understand specification and standard documents and work instructions;

• Communication skills (both oral and written) and organizational skills;

• Strong attention to detail; strong problem solving, investigative and collaborative skills;

• High level of interpersonal skills; ability to work together in a team environment.

EEO:

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vets

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._

Job Category:

Administrative / Support / Communications

State::

Kentucky