Instrumentation & Data Testing Intern

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Baxter (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Railroad Retirement

401(k) Program with Company Match

Fortnight Schedule

Paid Holidays

Job summary

MxV Rail is offering an internship to support commercial and AAR test programs in their laboratory and on test tracks. You will work on data collection and electronic systems used during testing, with opportunities in instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting.

You will assist with field tests, data submission, and collaboration with engineers, gaining practical experience in railroad testing and measurement techniques while adhering to safety requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; 2-year college or pursuing 4-year degree preferred.
• Basic programming and data processing experience encouraged.
• Experience with sensors, transducers, and related instrumentation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with laboratory and field-testing activities, including test setup, data collection, equipment and sensor prep, troubleshooting, and data analysis.
• Collect, organize, and submit test data to support engineering projects.
• Support field surveying, static measurements, cable building, and other instrumentation tasks.
• Prepare and troubleshoot data acquisition systems, sensors, and testing equipment.
• Participate in instrumentation projects and team meetings with the Instrumentation Team.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians within the Vehicle/Track Interaction group on testing and research.
• Gain hands-on experience with engineering testing and measurement systems.
• Ensure all duties are performed safely.

Skills

Learning mindset

Data collection experience

Programming basics

Testing methodologies

Troubleshooting

MS Office

Excel data analysis

Education

High school diploma

2-year college program

4-year degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

MxV Rail is offering an internship to support commercial and AAR test programs in their laboratory and on test tracks. You will work on data collection and electronic systems used during testing, with opportunities in instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting.

You will assist with field tests, data submission, and collaboration with engineers, gaining practical experience in railroad testing and measurement techniques while adhering to safety requirements.