Designer Intern

Job description

**11078BR**
**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:**

11078BR

**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.

**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:**

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

**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._

**Job Category:**

Administrative / Support / Communications

**Work Location Options:**

LaGrange

**State::**

Illinois

**Summary Pay Range:**

$22.16 - $36.90

Required Skill Profession

Other General