About the role#
As a Controls Engineering Intern, you will work under the direction of the Controls Engineering Manager. You will focus on the design, component selection, programming, and documentation for equipment. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.
What you'll do#
- Assist in designing, programming, and documenting electrical components.
- Update electrical schematics and assembly drawings.
- Conduct bench-top tests for new and existing components.
- Help develop technical publications like operator and maintenance manuals.
- Support production and other manufacturing initiatives.
- Use software to maintain spreadsheets, databases, and internal documents.
- Acquire, plot, and analyze data with support from a mentor.
- Build internal relationships to help complete tasks.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent field.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Familiarity with 3D modeling software, preferably Creo.
- Familiarity with Promise-E, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar schematic drafting software.
- Familiarity with C++.
- Basic knowledge of electrical symbols, schematics, circuits, and object-oriented software design patterns.
- General mechanical design skills and the aptitude to work on machinery.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to solve practical problems, maintain confidentiality, and adapt to different situations.
Location & details#
- Location: Oak Creek, Wisconsin.
- This is an on-site, full-time internship.
- The role involves light duty, including the ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, and requires the ability to sit, stand, and walk unassisted.
About Wabtec Corporation
Wabtec Corporation provides equipment, systems, and digital solutions for the railroad industry. It serves markets including freight rail, transit, mining, industrial, and marine. The company operates as a public entity and maintains its headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It employs more than 10,000 people and traces its history to 1869.
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