Coop - Engineering

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 outside of classroom time. Work involves a substantial variety of administrative and technical duties with instruction from supervisor.

Req ID

10040BR

City

Lincoln

State:

Nebraska

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.

Key Job Elements

• Complete assignments within a department or activity which utilizes the employee’s academic discipline;
• Locomotive product cost: Helping drive product cost initiatives by working with supply chain, product services, engineering, and manufacturing;
• Business reporting: Track failure modes and workforce productivity through monitoring parts utilization. Use current data tracking tools and recommend changes to increase productivity;
• Locomotive design: Exposure to the overall locomotive design process. By using the systems available, monitor present and potential locomotive failures. Recommend actions to minimize product downtime and accelerate equipment repair time;
• Attends turnover meetings with Progress Rail and class 1 railroad customer;
• Completes employee safety contacts, updates, or writes new best practices; completes quality inspections on high failure items;
• Performs additional job-related duties as assigned;
• Adaptability and flexibility to work in a dynamic environment.
• Performs additional job-related duties as assigned.
• Frequent contact with others outside the work group;
• Work is conducted in a shop environment;
• Travel as required to fulfill work assignments (will vary).
  
  
  

Education / Training

Required:

• Has completed one of the following options:
• The first year of an accredited Associate of Applied Science program in the field of Electronics Systems Technology, Energy Generation or Electromechanical Technology;
• Completed 60 credit hours toward an accredited bachelor’s degree in the fields of Electronic Engineering, Electronic Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
  
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Proficient in MS office (such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint);
• General knowledge of fundamental electronics passive and active components;
• Understands electrical generation and means to control an alternators output;
• Experience with automation control of industrial processes;
• Training in both digital and analog electronic circuits.
  
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of network switching and routing;
• Operation of 3 phase electric motors and variable frequency drive controllers;
• Fundamental diesel engine operation of both 2 stroke and 4 stroke engines;
• An understanding of wiring and mechanical schematics.
  
  
  

Essential and Physical Activities Functions:

• Strength – Position requires lifting of 50lbs. Requires stamina and strength to work in tight and confined spaces while installing or repair machinery and components;
• Motion –Position requires standing the majority of the day. Frequent walking, squatting, kneeling, and climbing of steps and stairs;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Exposed to high levels of noise and vibration from using tools. Position is exposed to cutting torches and welding operations. The use of proper PPE is required. The Position requires the ability to read QWI and schematics and understand instructions;
• Work Environment – Position can be located inside or outside, dependent on situation. When inside, the employees are subject to temperature extremes in non-temperature-controlled environments. When outside employees are subject to all weather elements. Employees will work with oils and other lubricants;
• Emotional Demands – Expected to work and cooperate as part of team in order to meet production requirements;
• Safety – Position is safety sensitive, as it requires working in and around live tracks and operation and repair of heavy equipment. Position requires strict adherence to safety policies (i.e., blue flag) and use of all PPE.
  
  
  

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required.

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. EEO Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities
  
  
  

Job Category

Administrative / Support / Communications

PRS Facility Location

Cstm BNSF - NE Lincoln - 352