2027 Internship Opportunity: Instrumentation Support Intern

Overview:

The internship will support various commercial and AAR test programs at MxV Rail’s laboratory and test tracks. Projects will focus on data collection and electronic systems used during testing.

Projects:

• Instrumentation-related projects and measurements at the Facility for Accelerated Service Testing (FAST).
• General project management and communication for IR&D projects.
• General instrumentation maintenance, troubleshooting, training, and shop work for any general instrumentation needs. Utilized shop skills, sensor, cable, and signal maintenance, organization, teamwork, & cooperation.

Preferred Level of Education:

• Minimum of a completed high school degree. Optional completion of a 2-year college program or pursuing a 4-year degree. Preferred studies include General Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, Math, Physics, and Civil studies.

Primary Responsibilities:

Learn, support, grow & have fun supporting projects with the On-Track Instrumentation Team. The primary duties of an intern will be to support the following:

• Assist with laboratory and field-testing activities, including test setup, data collection, equipment and sensor preparation, troubleshooting, and data analysis.
• Collect, organize, and submit test data to support engineering projects and performance evaluations.
• Support field surveying, static measurements, cable building, and other instrumentation-related activities.
• Prepare, maintain, and troubleshoot data acquisition systems, sensors, and testing equipment.
• Participate in instrumentation projects, technical training, and team meetings as an active member of the Instrumentation Team.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians within the Vehicle/Track Interaction (VTI) group to support testing and research initiatives.
• Contribute to a variety of instrumentation focus areas while gaining hands-on experience with engineering testing and measurement systems.
• Ensure that all duties and responsibilities are performed in a safe manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Open to learning and living the MxV Rail values (Momentum, Insight, Teamwork, Rigor, Purpose) in all facets of the organization's work.
• Experience supporting testing or data collection activities in a technical environment, including the use of sensors, transducers, and related equipment.
• Basic experience with programming and data processing tools.
• Familiarity with testing methodologies, data collection processes, and data analysis techniques.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including strong computer skills.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including data organization and analysis, formulas/functions, charting and data visualization, and basic programming capabilities.
• Ability and willingness to learn about the railroad industry and the engineering principles that improve the safety, performance, and efficiency of railroad systems and components.
• MxV Rail policy requires all prospective employees to complete and pass a criminal background check (Disclosure for Consumer Reports Consent Form) and a pre-employment substance abuse screening (Applicant Consent for Drug Testing Form) as a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting testing or data collection activities in a technical environment, including the use of sensors, transducers, and related equipment.
• Basic experience with programming and data processing tools.
• Familiarity with testing methodologies, data collection processes, and data analysis techniques.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including strong computer skills.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including data organization and analysis, formulas/functions, charting and data visualization, and basic programming capabilities.
• Ability and willingness to learn about the railroad industry and the engineering principles that improve the safety, performance, and efficiency of railroad systems and components.

Working Environment and Level of Physical Activity:

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Environment: Office and field environments. Must be able to walk in an industrial and/or railroad environment, including uneven surfaces such as ballast.
• Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents.
• Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Benefits Overview:

• Railroad Retirement
• 401(k) Program with Company Match
• Fortnight Schedule
• Paid Holidays

Hourly Rate: $20