What are the responsibilities and job description for the Applications Engineering Intern position at Komatsu?
Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.
Job Overview
The internship is for the summer of 2025 and can be located at the Franklin, PA or Warrendale, PA locations. Interested candidates in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering & Geology or Computer Science in undergraduate level programs are welcome to apply.
Key Job Responsibilities
Mining application experience in development of production models, understanding mining production sequences, mine ventilation and ground control systems. Prepare, as directed, designs to satisfy requirements for customer orders or development projects. Assist in the development of information for use at sales presentations. Learn to review current designs or specific components as assigned for cost reduction. Gather, as directed, information needed for creation of Technical Reports and Service Bulletins. Learn to perform engineering evaluations, including calculations and testing with supervision. Participate in setup of engineering tests, witness steps performed and see results documented. Gain awareness of and familiarity with Global and Regional regulations, standards and industry guidelines applying to JOY products. Provide technical assistance to manufacturing with respect to specifications originating from self.
Qualifications/Requirements
Pursuing Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering & Geology or Computer Science is required. Participation in implementing Lean Engineering principles, beneficial. Participation in effective Change Management implementation, beneficial. Experience in focused team assignment(s), and previous mining experience in underground or surface operations desired.
Additional Information
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Job Overview
The internship is for the summer of 2025 and can be located at the Franklin, PA or Warrendale, PA locations. Interested candidates in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering & Geology or Computer Science in undergraduate level programs are welcome to apply.
Key Job Responsibilities
Mining application experience in development of production models, understanding mining production sequences, mine ventilation and ground control systems. Prepare, as directed, designs to satisfy requirements for customer orders or development projects. Assist in the development of information for use at sales presentations. Learn to review current designs or specific components as assigned for cost reduction. Gather, as directed, information needed for creation of Technical Reports and Service Bulletins. Learn to perform engineering evaluations, including calculations and testing with supervision. Participate in setup of engineering tests, witness steps performed and see results documented. Gain awareness of and familiarity with Global and Regional regulations, standards and industry guidelines applying to JOY products. Provide technical assistance to manufacturing with respect to specifications originating from self.
Qualifications/Requirements
Pursuing Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering & Geology or Computer Science is required. Participation in implementing Lean Engineering principles, beneficial. Participation in effective Change Management implementation, beneficial. Experience in focused team assignment(s), and previous mining experience in underground or surface operations desired.
Additional Information
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
