Engineering Intern

Job Title

Engineering Intern

Mayfield, KY

ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP FOR SUMMER 2026.Responsibility will include the review of technical documentation and the development of work instructions for the locomotive & engine rebuild processes.

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.

• Pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
• Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0/4.0 ('B' average)
• Completed at least 2 years of college courses
• Satisfactory completion of classes related to on‑the‑job assignments

• Responsible for organizing workload for defined projects with the ability to provide feedback to management and develop mitigation plans in order to support Manufacturing needs.
• Analyzes product designs for best method of manufacture
• Proposes and evaluates manufacturing processes and equipment for assigned areas of the plant
• Assists with the development and/or improvements of manufacturing processes and equipment for assigned areas of the plant
• Provides technical support for specific plant operations
• Regular contact with others outside the work group

• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Maintain satisfactory academic standing in college
• Perform work assignments to satisfaction of assigned departments
• Obtain knowledge of plant and its operations
• Make efficient use of time spent on work assignments
• Work cooperatively and efficiently with other personnel
• Perform special short‑term assignments as they pertain to work area
• Occasional contact with others outside the work group
• Complete assignments within a department or activity which utilize the employee's academic discipline

Preferred

• Manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma

• Strength - occasional lifting of weight up to 50 lbs, lifting boxes of paper
• Motion - use of computer, keyboard and other equipment. Employee will be sitting majority of the day with occasional walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling and driving
• Vision/Hearing Requirements - must be able to communicate with customers and coworkers and utilize all office equipment
• Work Environment - office sitting and not exposed to extremes of heat and cold. Position may require some work on the manufacturing floor that could expose candidate to all environmental aspects
• Emotional Demands - employee is expected to quickly pick up tasks in a fast‑paced office environment and may be required to give presentation, speak in public and work in teams
• Safety - not a safety sensitive position. Position will require use of all site‑specific PPE

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

• 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.