Drafting Intern

Wabtec Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Training opportunities

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation’s Bloom Engineering team is seeking a Drafting Intern to assist the design engineering group in creating and updating 2D drawings and 3D models for custom industrial combustion equipment. You will learn how drawings flow from design through manufacturing and into customer facilities.

You will gain hands-on experience with drafting standards, document control, and collaboration with engineers, drafters, and manufacturing staff on real projects in a factory environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Design, Drafting and Design Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Coursework or experience using 2D and/or 3D CAD software.
• Basic understanding of mechanical drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and drafting principles.
• Ability to read and interpret technical information and engineering documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.
• Comfortable working in both an office and manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to ask questions, learn from experienced engineers and drafters, and incorporate feedback.
• Ability to organize work and manage multiple assignments and priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Autodesk Inventor is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise mechanical drawings under the direction of engineers and experienced drafters.
• Develop and update 2D drawings and 3D models for components, assemblies, and custom-engineered equipment.
• Incorporate engineering changes and redlines into existing drawings.
• Assist with preparing drawings and documentation for manufacturing and assembly.
• Apply Bloom drafting standards, drawing practices, and document‑control requirements.
• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, dimensions, and consistency before release.
• Assist with maintaining drawing files, bills of materials, and related engineering documentation.
• Work with engineers, drafters, manufacturing employees, and other team members to resolve drawing or design questions.
• Visit the manufacturing floor to see how drawings are translated into fabricated and assembled equipment and develop a practical understanding of manufacturability.
• Participate in design reviews and engineering discussions as appropriate.
• Support ongoing engineering projects and other drafting assignments based on business needs.

Skills

CAD software

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Drafting principles

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Mech Eng Tech degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Job Description

Who will you be working with?

Bloom Engineering, a Wabtec Company improves the environmental sustainability of industrial heating applications, with a particular focus on the aluminum and steel industries. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania since 1934, Bloom serves customers globally through operations in the United States, Germany, India, and China.

Drafting Intern

As a Drafting Intern, you will work closely with Bloom’s Design Engineering team and other professionals to support the development and documentation of custom industrial combustion equipment. You will gain hands‑on experience applying drafting and CAD principles in an engineered‑to‑order manufacturing environment.

How will you make a difference?

In this role, you will help translate engineering concepts and designs into accurate drawings and documentation used to manufacture and assemble Bloom equipment. You will gain practical experience with real‑world engineering projects while learning how drawings move from design through manufacturing and ultimately into equipment operating at customer facilities.

This internship is a temporary role that provides exposure to mechanical design, manufacturing processes, engineering standards, and the collaboration required to deliver custom-engineered products.

What do we want to know about you?

• Currently pursuing an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Design, Drafting and Design Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Coursework or experience using 2D and/or 3D CAD software.
• Basic understanding of mechanical drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and drafting principles.
• Ability to read and interpret technical information and engineering documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.
• Comfortable working in both an office and manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to ask questions, learn from experienced engineers and drafters, and incorporate feedback.
• Ability to organize work and manage multiple assignments and priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Autodesk Inventor is preferred.

What will your typical day look like?

• Create and revise mechanical drawings under the direction of engineers and experienced drafters.
• Develop and update 2D drawings and 3D models for components, assemblies, and custom-engineered equipment.
• Incorporate engineering changes and redlines into existing drawings.
• Assist with preparing drawings and documentation for manufacturing and assembly.
• Apply Bloom drafting standards, drawing practices, and document‑control requirements.
• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, dimensions, and consistency before release.
• Assist with maintaining drawing files, bills of materials, and related engineering documentation.
• Work with engineers, drafters, manufacturing employees, and other team members to resolve drawing or design questions.
• Visit the manufacturing floor to see how drawings are translated into fabricated and assembled equipment and develop a practical understanding of manufacturability.
• Participate in design reviews and engineering discussions as appropriate.
• Support ongoing engineering projects and other drafting assignments based on business needs.

Additional Information

The hourly rate for this role is currently $20.00. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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