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Progress Rail Services
Summer 2027 Engineering Intern - Engine Systems
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What they do
A Train Rail Service Worker repairs and maintains equipment that is part of a railroad system, including gate crossings, track switches and signals.
$70,186 / year median in Illinois
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Summer 2027 Engineering Intern
- Engine Systems Job Purpose The Intern will learn multiple facets of engineering projects.
ID 12284BR
Work Location Options LaGrange City La Grange State:
Illinois Company Description Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive cradle-to-grave railway solutions- whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself.
- Provides process & measurement support for vehicle & engine testing;
- Administer prototype engine testing and validation of engine components;
- Perform engine troubleshooting, data collection and failure analysis;
- Obtain knowledge of facility and its operations;
- Knowledge of digital data acquisition and reduction systems;
- Knowledgeable of basic test instrumentation (multimeters, oscilloscopes, function generators, calibrators and power supplies);
- 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 Required:
- Fundamental mechanical or electrical engineering courses.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
- Use of analytical abilities.
- Minimal travel may be necessary.
Preferred:
- Familiarity with Finite elements analyses;
- Familiarity with CAD design software, particularly Unigraphics;
- Familiarity with Thermodynamics fundamentals.
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.
- Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits. EEO Equal Opportunity Employer
- Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities Job Category Administrative / Support / Communications PRS Facility Location EMD HQ LaGrange, IL
- 400 Summary Pay Range $22.16
- $36.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Bonuses/Stipends