Progress Rail Services
10436BR
PRS Facility Location:
EMD HQ LaGrange, IL - 400
Job Purpose:
Provide a student pursuing an undergraduate degree or in a graduate program with practical work experience to supplement an academic field of study. Position would normally be a temporary assignment to be utilized during student’s vacation period. Work involves a substantial variety of administrative and technical duties with instruction from supervisor.
Req ID:
10436BR
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. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.
Education / Training:
Required:
• Pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering;
• Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0/4.0 (‘B’ average);
• Completed at least 1 year of college courses;
• Satisfactory completion of classes related to on-the-job assignments.
Preferred:
• College courses utilizing 3D CAD software.
Job Title:
Designer Intern
City:
La Grange
Key Job Elements:
Responsibility will include the development of moderately complex mechanical and structural designs for locomotive applications. Required ability to read engineering documentation and convert data into 3D designs within the Unigraphics NX software system. Responsible for developing engineering records, which includes drawings, charts, graphs and Bill of Materials. Will develop designs with input from engineers, manufacturing personnel and the service departments.
Responsible for organizing workload for defined projects with the ability to provide feedback to management and develop mitigation plans in order to support Manufacturing needs.
This position is to provide design experience for students who will be seeking engineering positions at Progress Rail Locomotive.
Students will gain the following experience from a Central Design intern position:
• Training and working knowledge of the NX2 3D CAD system;
• Training and working knowledge of TeamCenter Engineering (CAD Data Management system);
• Understanding of the engineering design process;
• Understanding key requirements for drawing development;
• Exposure to applications across the entire locomotive;
• Education to Drafting and Engineering processes and standards.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Maintain satisfactory academic standing in college;
• Perform work assignments to satisfaction of assigned departments;
• Obtain knowledge of plant 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;
• Occasional contact with others outside the work group;
• Complete assignments within a department or activity which utilize the employee’s academic discipline.
Essential and Physical Activities Functions
• Strength – This is a traditional office setting and requires the occasional lifting of weight of 30lbs;
• 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.
EEO:
Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities
Benefits:
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.
Job Category:
Engineering
Work Location Options:
LaGrange
State::
Illinois
Summary Pay Range:
$22.16 - $36.90
PRS Facility Location:
EMD HQ LaGrange, IL - 400
Job Purpose:
Provide a student pursuing an undergraduate degree or in a graduate program with practical work experience to supplement an academic field of study. Position would normally be a temporary assignment to be utilized during student’s vacation period. Work involves a substantial variety of administrative and technical duties with instruction from supervisor.
Req ID:
10436BR
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. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.
Education / Training:
Required:
• Pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering;
• Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0/4.0 (‘B’ average);
• Completed at least 1 year of college courses;
• Satisfactory completion of classes related to on-the-job assignments.
Preferred:
• College courses utilizing 3D CAD software.
Job Title:
Designer Intern
City:
La Grange
Key Job Elements:
Responsibility will include the development of moderately complex mechanical and structural designs for locomotive applications. Required ability to read engineering documentation and convert data into 3D designs within the Unigraphics NX software system. Responsible for developing engineering records, which includes drawings, charts, graphs and Bill of Materials. Will develop designs with input from engineers, manufacturing personnel and the service departments.
Responsible for organizing workload for defined projects with the ability to provide feedback to management and develop mitigation plans in order to support Manufacturing needs.
This position is to provide design experience for students who will be seeking engineering positions at Progress Rail Locomotive.
Students will gain the following experience from a Central Design intern position:
• Training and working knowledge of the NX2 3D CAD system;
• Training and working knowledge of TeamCenter Engineering (CAD Data Management system);
• Understanding of the engineering design process;
• Understanding key requirements for drawing development;
• Exposure to applications across the entire locomotive;
• Education to Drafting and Engineering processes and standards.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Maintain satisfactory academic standing in college;
• Perform work assignments to satisfaction of assigned departments;
• Obtain knowledge of plant 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;
• Occasional contact with others outside the work group;
• Complete assignments within a department or activity which utilize the employee’s academic discipline.
Essential and Physical Activities Functions
• Strength – This is a traditional office setting and requires the occasional lifting of weight of 30lbs;
• 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.
EEO:
Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities
Benefits:
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.
Job Category:
Engineering
Work Location Options:
LaGrange
State::
Illinois
Summary Pay Range:
$22.16 - $36.90