Intern III, Student Support

Progress Rail

Indiana

On-site

USD 31,000 - 51,000

Part time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary
401(k) with company match
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation

Job summary

Progress Rail is offering an internship in mechanical engineering at its Muncie, IN location. The role emphasizes applying coursework to real-world design changes and improvements while maintaining academic standing.

Interns will collaborate with engineering teams, suppliers, and plant personnel, and may travel as needed. The program includes a focus on learning, data handling, and contributing to cost-reduction initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
  • Developed analytical ability.
  • Minimal travel may be necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Implement engineering changes.
  • Initiate documents for design change approvals and maintain math data.
  • Work with other engineering functions, suppliers, plant personnel and others to implement improvements and cost reductions.
  • Maintain satisfactory academic standing in college.
  • Travel as required.
  • Complete assignments within a department or activity which utilize the employee's academic discipline.

Skills

Oral and written communication
Analytical ability
Minimal travel

Education

Enrolled in mechanical engineering undergraduate or graduate program

Job description

Work Location Options

La Grange IL is possible location

City

Muncie

State: IN

Company Description

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation-driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company's products are in operation across more than 100 countries-powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail-they are making history every day.

Key Job Elements
  • Implement engineering changes;
  • Initiate documents to provide engineering approval for design change and to maintain math data;
  • Work with other engineering functions, suppliers, plant personnel and others to implement cost reduction, methods improvement, product improvements, and to support build programs;
  • Maintain satisfactory academic standing in college;
  • Perform work assignments to satisfaction of assigned departments;
  • Obtain knowledge of facility and its operations;
  • Make efficient use of time spent on work assignments;
  • Work cooperatively and efficiently with other personnel;
  • Perform special short-term assignments as they pertain to work area;
  • Frequent contact with others outside the work group;
  • Complete assignments within a department or activity which utilize the employee's academic discipline;
  • Travel as required.
Education / Training
  • Enrolled in mechanical engineering undergraduate or graduate program with good academic standing.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills;
  • Developed analytical ability;
  • Minimal travel may be necessary.
Essential and Physical Activities Functions
  • Strength - This is a traditional office setting and requires the occasional lifting of weight of 50lbs. Lifting boxes of paper;
  • Motion - This is a traditional office setting and requires the use of a computer, keyboard and other equipment. Employee will be sitting the majority of the day with occasional walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling and driving;
  • Vision/Hearing Requirements - Must be able to communicate with customers and coworkers and utilize all office equipment;
  • Work Environment - Work is in office sitting and not exposed to extremes of heat and cold. The position may require some work on the manufacturing floor that could expose candidate to all environmental aspects;
  • Emotional Demands - Employee is expected to quickly pick up tasks in a fast-paced office environment and maybe required to give presentation, speak in public and work in teams;
  • Safety - This is not a safety sensitive position. The position will require the use of all site-specific PPE.

Hourly rate will be determined based on major and credit hours completed at start of internships. Transcripts will be requested.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.

  • Competitive Salary
  • 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
  • Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time-Off (PTO)
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
  • Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
  • Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
  • Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
  • Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.
EEO

Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Job Category

Administrative / Support / Communications

PRS Facility Location

EMD Muncie, IN Locomotive - 462

Summary Pay Range

$22.16 - $36.90

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