Wabtec Operations - 2020 Summer Internship
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.
Role Summary:
Operations Internship program - Students with interests in supply chain management, engineering, environmental health & safety, LEAN, factory support, welding/fabrication, quality, machining, services, sourcing and materials can gain broad exposure to varied areas of the Locomotive, Mining, Marine systems business.
Our Summer Internship Programs encourages college students to explore their professional interests while working on larger business projects. Our program goal is to bring your book learning to life, give you an opportunity to see what job opportunities are possible and prepare each student for a potential full -time position when they graduate in one of our challenging leadership programs or direct hire roles. Experienced leaders mentor student contributions and support their technical and professional development during internships. In addition to valuable work experience, students have the opportunity to build leadership and functional skills through leadership exposure, training workshops on Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, resume writing, presentation skills, communicating in the workplace, interviewing skills, and other selected topics.
Minimum Qualifications:
· Must have completed at least one year of college (Rising Sophomore)
· Operations Internship: Preference will be given to students pursuing the following degrees: Welding or Electrical/Computer Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology.
· Must have and maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale after completing full year of college (or equivalent) no rounding
· Some assignments could require moderate travel.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Strong initiative with the ability to work independently and in teams
· Demonstrated experience in leadership roles
· Technical aptitude, critical thinking and ability to problem solve
· Strong communication & interpersonal skills
· Able to work for a minimum of 10 weeks (Maximum of 12)
· Willingness to take roles at any of our Wabtec locations
- Possible locations: Erie PA, Grove City PA, Fort Worth TX
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, for this role or for roles in the future. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation, drug screen and verification of transcript for GPA requirement.
Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you!
About Wabtec Company
At Wabtec, we move and improve the world. We are a global technology leader and supplier of equipment, services and digital solutions to the rail, mining, marine, stationary power and drilling industries. Our innovations help customers deliver goods and services with greater speed and savings using our advanced manufacturing techniques and digitally connected machines. It’s not just about your career… or your job title… it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters? Or do things that haven’t been done to make your life and someone else’s better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so for decades to come! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.