Railcar R&D Intern: Sensor & Data Analytics

TTX Company; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

TTX Company is seeking a Mechanical Engineering student for an internship in Pueblo, Colorado. You will support railcar testing, instrumentation, and sensor development from test setup through data acquisition.

You will assist with developing sensors, setting up data acquisition systems, and creating CAD models. This hands-on role offers exposure to CAD/FEA, Excel and Power BI for data analysis, and AI-assisted insights.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time in a Mechanical Engineering program.
• Experience with CAD and FEA is preferred.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI) and AI tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support track and lab testing, including railcar inspection, instrumentation, sensor installation, calibration, and test execution.
• Assist with developing sensors and setting up data acquisition (DAQ) systems.
• Create CAD models and drawings, run FEA simulations, and check results through testing.
• 3D scan and 3D print products and prototypes.
• Analyze test data using Excel, Power BI, and AI-assisted tools to find trends.
• Prepare reports and present findings and project status to the group.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Eager to learn

Attention to detail

Education

Pursuing Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

CAD modeling

FEA simulations

Excel

Power BI

DAQ basics

AI-assisted data analysis

Job description

TTX Company is seeking a Mechanical Engineering student for an internship in Pueblo, Colorado. You will support railcar testing, instrumentation, and sensor development from test setup through data acquisition.

You will assist with developing sensors, setting up data acquisition systems, and creating CAD models. This hands-on role offers exposure to CAD/FEA, Excel and Power BI for data analysis, and AI-assisted insights.