Research & Development Intern

About the Role

Support railcar engineering projects through CAD, FEA, prototyping, testing, data analytics, and responsible use of AI tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Create CAD models and engineering drawings.
• Perform finite element analysis and support design validation testing.
• Use 3D scanning and printing to develop components and prototypes.
• Analyze and visualize large datasets using Excel, Power BI, and related tools.
• Apply AI and machine learning to automate data processing and identify performance trends or anomalies.
• Use AI-assisted tools responsibly for research, documentation, and reporting.
• Communicate findings, project status, and recommendations through reports and presentations.

Internship Goals

• Complete assigned projects safely, accurately, and on schedule.
• Follow TTX engineering standards and work procedures.
• Apply classroom knowledge to real-world railcar engineering challenges.
• Develop practical skills in CAD, FEA, prototyping, testing, and data analytics.
• Use AI and analytical tools responsibly to improve engineering workflows.
• Provide regular project status, timeline, and risk updates.
• Document methods, results, and recommendations clearly.
• Present project findings and lessons learned to the department.

Qualifications

• Full-time students pursuing Mechanical Engineering.

Preferred Qualities

• Eager to learn and explore new technologies.
• Strong foundation in statics, mechanics, and strength of materials.
• Familiarity with CAD, finite element analysis, and data analytics.
• Experience with Excel, Power BI, Python, or similar tools.
• Interest in applying AI and machine learning to engineering problems.
• Uses AI tools responsibly and verifies results against engineering data and standards.
• Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and communication skills.

Physical Job Requirements: General office environment; may be required to travel. Regular requirement to talk or hear, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, feel and reach. Occasional requirement to move about (stand, walk). Occasional lifting/transport of up to 10 pounds. Correctable vision required for close, distance, and color vision capabilities.