Electrical Engineering Intern - Amsted Rail Company Inc

Our Company

Amsted Rail is the world’s leading manufacturer of undercarriage and end of car rail components for heavy haul freight railcars and locomotives.  Our company focus for more than a century has been on providing the most innovative products and integrated systems to meet the needs of the global heavy haul freight rail industry.

The Role

As an Electrical Engineering Intern, you will work closely with our team of experienced engineers on various projects related to the function of the foundry. You will have the opportunity to apply your theoretical knowledge to real-world problems, develop technical skills, and contribute to the success of our projects. Responsibilities include supporting the engineering team with tasks spanning all aspects of workflow, maximizing team productivity, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to overcome technical challenges and meet project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support Engineering team with tasks relating to all aspects of the teams workflow. 
• Maximize team productivity and deliver professional integrity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges and achieve project goals.
• Knowledge of all relevant best practices and procedures.
• Support the implementation of quality control measures and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Ensure work tasks are completed on time.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pursuit of certificate, Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Authorized to work in the United States. 
• Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.

Physical requirements

Must have full range of body motion.  Certain operations require repetitive bending, squatting and full arm extension.  Manual lifting, not exceeding fifty (50) pounds may be required.  Able to visit various manufacturing environments.

Working for Amsted:

We are a privately held, 100% employee-owned company!  As an Amsted Rail employee, you are an owner.  Our commitment to employee’s professional satisfaction includes creating space and opportunities to be creative and an integral part of our innovation journey and business success; for employee’s personal fulfillment, we invest in everyone’s growth and development while ensuring a work environment that values them as an individual, with their unique set of strengths and beliefs.

Amsted Rail’s commitment to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action:

Amsted Rail is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To review our EEO Policies or to request assistance please go to www.amstedrail.com/careers/ and select EEO Compliance/Statements.  To learn more about us, please visit us online at www.amstedrail.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)