Intern, Field Service Engineer (Summer 2027)

KB Signaling; Grain Valley (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

KB Signaling invites a Field Service Engineering Intern to join our Grain Valley, Missouri location, working with the Field Service Engineering (FSE) team to support customer technical needs. You will learn to interface with the ElectroLogIXS signal controller platform in a lab setting and assist with documentation and issue simulation.

You will contribute to training module development, document lessons learned, and gain hands-on experience in electrical systems, controls, and signal technology

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Engineering or Engineering Technology degree and two semesters completed.
• Coursework or demonstrated interest in electrical systems, electronics, circuits, controls.
• Programs include Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or MET with electrical emphasis.
• Familiarity with using a Digital Multi-Meter (DMM).

Responsibilities

• Learn to interface with the ElectroLogIXS signal controller platform.
• Support signal training simulator lab development and assembly.
• Lead first-pass efforts for training module development and document improvements.

Skills

DMM familiarity

DC circuit analysis

MS Office

Professional demeanor

Accountability

Education

Engineering or Engineering Technology degree (student)

Two semesters completed

Tools

Digital Multi-Meter

Job description

KB Signaling delivers unparalleled end-to-end wayside and onboard conventional signaling platforms and solutions, supporting our Control, Command, and Signaling (CCS) global business unit. A trailblazer, we are driven to provide the best solutions for improved safety, performance, and lower overall operating cost for today’s transit and freight railway systems and operators in North America and beyond. Our team is fueled by innovation and grounded in solid values, like giving back to the communities where we do business and embracing sustainability to help protect our planet. KB Signaling is part of a global, high-tech company that will challenge you and help you grow. Discover your potential.

KB Signaling Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Field Service Engineering Intern

Role Summary: KB Signaling has an Internship opening for it’s Grain Valley Missouri location, located 30 minutes east of downtown Kansas City. This position is focused on customer technical support within our Field Service Engineering (FSE) Team. This role will include learning to interface with our proprietary railroading signal controller platform (ElectroLogIXS) along with documenting/simulating reported field issues with it in a lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Gain familiarity of interfacing with our signal controller platform, ElectroLogIXS.
• Support signal training simulator lab development and assembly.
• Lead the first pass efforts for training module development and capture lessons learned for improvements on the signal training simulation lab as the project progresses.

Qualifications

Actively pursuing an Engineering or Engineering Technology degree and completed at least the first two semesters of recommended coursework. Candidates should have coursework or demonstrated interest in electrical systems, electronics, circuits, controls, or related technical disciplines.

Examples of applicable degree programs include, but are not limited to:

• Electrical Engineering (EE)
• Electrical Engineering Technology (EET)
• Mechanical Engineering (ME) or Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET), with an emphasis in electrical, electronic, or control systems

Qualified candidates should be:

• Familiarity with how to use a Digital Multi-Meter (DMM)
• Able to perform DC circuit analysis
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Professional and demonstrate a high level of maturity in both communications and working with others
• Accountable in assignment completion

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to read plan sets
• Prefers learning in a hands-on environment
• Eagerness to learn, discipline to retain the information
• Likes to travel and be outside