About the role#
As a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Loram, you will join our design group to work on custom railroad maintenance equipment. This position focuses on learning our internal design practices and procedures. You will work under the direct guidance of an engineer or designer to complete low-complexity tasks. Because this is an intern role, you will receive close supervision and will not perform independent work.
What you'll do#
- Perform design tasks including product research, calculations, and CAD drawings.
- Assist with product or system designs and prepare detailed documentation.
- Help determine if it is feasible to design new equipment or modify existing machines, considering costs and time limits.
- Analyze equipment specifications to find possible design improvements.
- Confer with engineering personnel to resolve problems and modify designs.
- Compile calculations to support design work.
- Assist with machine or system tests and organize the resulting data.
- Analyze test reports to see if designs meet performance requirements.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing a bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- You have achieved junior status or higher and have finished your core coursework.
- You have the ability and willingness to learn necessary design tools and integration skills.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Hamel, Minnesota.
- This is an on-site, full-time, paid internship.
- Office work involves sitting and using a computer, but you may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
- You may visit or inspect company equipment in a railroad environment, which can involve challenging conditions.
About Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.
Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. provides track maintenance, inspection, and infrastructure optimization services. The company serves Class I railroads, transit agencies, and commuter lines across North America and international markets. Founded in 1954, it operates as a privately held business based in Hamel, Minnesota. The organization employs approximately 1,150 people.
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