Locomotive Field Services Intern: Diesel Tech & Leadership

Wabtec Corporation; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation invites students to join a 10-week Summer Internship Program in Field Services, located at one of several U.S. facilities. You will work alongside technical and material advisors and customer mechanics in an active locomotive service environment.

The program aims to bridge classroom learning with real-world projects, with potential pathways to full-time roles or leadership programs after graduation. Housing stipends may be available based on distance from home.

Qualifications

• Full-time student enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
• Strong initiative with the ability to work independently and in teams.
• Demonstrated leadership roles.
• Desire to learn and develop in diesel/automotive tech, engineering, logistics or related areas.
• Ability to communicate technical aptitude, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication & interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work 10–12 weeks and at various Wabtec locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist TA’s with coordinating and providing instruction on locomotive maintenance procedures.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships to create repair opportunities in the shop.
• Work as part of a cross-functional team focused on customer success.
• Complete Wabtec Level 1 Locomotive Online Training courses.
• Complete Level 1 TA OJT tasks.
• Learn to navigate Wabtec eServices, catalogs and schematics.
• Understand emission standards and emission-critical components.
• Complete various short-term projects given by Shop manager.

Skills

Leadership

Independent work

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Wabtec Corporation invites students to join a 10-week Summer Internship Program in Field Services, located at one of several U.S. facilities. You will work alongside technical and material advisors and customer mechanics in an active locomotive service environment.

The program aims to bridge classroom learning with real-world projects, with potential pathways to full-time roles or leadership programs after graduation. Housing stipends may be available based on distance from home.