Engineering Intern: Hands-On Testing & Learning

Progress Rail Services Corp.; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Education Assistance Program

Job summary

Progress Rail Services Corp. is seeking a student intern in Illinois to learn various aspects of engineering projects.

The intern will gain hands-on experience with engine testing, data collection, and analysis under supervisor guidance, while handling a mix of administrative and technical duties in a real-world setting. Qualified candidates are enrolled in mechanical engineering and possess basic communication and analytical skills, with readiness for minimal travel.

Qualifications

• Fundamental mechanical or electrical engineering courses.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Use of analytical abilities.
• Minimal travel may be necessary.
• Familiarity with Finite elements analyses.
• Familiarity with CAD design software, particularly Unigraphics.
• Familiarity with Thermodynamics fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Provides process & measurement support for vehicle & engine testing.
• Administer prototype engine testing and validation of engine components.
• Perform engine troubleshooting, data collection and failure analysis.
• Obtain knowledge of facility and its operations.
• Knowledge of digital data acquisition and reduction systems.
• Knowledgeable of basic test instrumentation (multimeters, oscilloscopes, function generators, calibrators and power supplies).
• Travel as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Education

Enrolled in mechanical engineering undergraduate or graduate program

Tools

Unigraphics CAD

Finite element analysis (FEA)

Job description

Progress Rail Services Corp. is seeking a student intern in Illinois to learn various aspects of engineering projects.

The intern will gain hands-on experience with engine testing, data collection, and analysis under supervisor guidance, while handling a mix of administrative and technical duties in a real-world setting. Qualified candidates are enrolled in mechanical engineering and possess basic communication and analytical skills, with readiness for minimal travel.