Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2022
JOB SUMMARY:
As an Intern for our Mobile Welding Division you will work alongside our Engineering teams to design and implement elegant solutions to complex and interesting problems. You will have the opportunity to use cutting-edge technology while working on high performance systems. We value innovation and hard work, and want you to make an impact in the business.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Develop rail weld product improvements via weld program, equipment, process, procedure and training improvements.
- Design, build and execute test plans and then analyze and report findings to internal teams.
· Develop technical expertise in metallurgical aspects of rail welds, weld technology, Non-Destructive Testing methods including ultrasonic testing
- Generate innovative ideas for new track repair products and services
- Create technical reports based on customer needs to convey findings
· Performs all other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift to 75 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Willingness to wear PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toed boots) as needed.
- Ability to crouch, bend, stoop, hand/finger dexterity.
· Vision must be sufficient for imputing data into a computer.
· Keyboarding skills that reduce the risk of carpal tunnel and other office related injuries.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
- Office/cubicle environment and laboratory environment
- Lab environment
- Shop environment including assembly, welding, overhead cranes and fork trucks.
- Possible field work on the railroad and/or TTCI track.
- Work in all weather conditions if needed for project.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Must be at least 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED
· Pursuing a BS/MS in Engineering, Math, Physics, or related field
· Ability to maintain confidentiality with dealing with personal and protected information.
· Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
· Ability to multi task and prioritize your work flow.
· Passion for innovation and building systems from the ground up
· Self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently
· Intermediate MS Office skills including Excel, Word and Power Point.
· Efficient at communicating both written and verbal.
· Must be willing to take and pass all mandatory pre-employment testing.
· Must be able to maintain a valid driver’s license along with an e-Rail Safe badge and meet the Holland Vehicle Fleet Policy.
Disclaimer
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise this job description at any time to add or remove tasks as circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).