About the role#
This internship provides project-based work within the HSE department. You will work on-site in West Chicago during the Summer 2027 term. You will collaborate with a mentor and various teams to support environmental efficiency, safety, and ergonomics.
What you'll do#
- Develop and implement programs for environmental efficiency, employee safety, and equipment ergonomics.
- Monitor, analyze, and report on operational safety, environmental, and sustainability metrics.
- Join new equipment launch teams to handle job hazard analysis, PPE assessments, machine guarding, waste evaluations, and regulatory permitting.
- Help investigate and resolve occupational injuries, environmental incidents, and property loss events.
- Support process safety improvement projects using lean, project management, and six sigma tools.
- Participate in auditing teams to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, ISO14001, and OHSAS18001 standards.
- Create safety and environmental training materials, communications, and participate in employee events.
- Coordinate with the HSE, Facilities, and Engineering departments.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor's degree pursuit in Health and Safety or Industrial Engineering.
- Current standing as at least an incoming Junior.
- Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to multi-task and learn new assignments quickly.
- Resourceful mindset and self-motivation.
- Knowledge of statistical tools is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: West Chicago, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About Knorr-Bremse AG
Knorr-Bremse AG manufactures braking systems and other equipment for rail and commercial vehicles. Founded in 1905, the company maintains operations in 30 countries with over 100 locations. It employs approximately 30,500 people and is headquartered in Munich, Germany. The business operates across two primary divisions and reported revenues of roughly 7.9 billion euros in 2024.
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