Spring 2025 Field Services Intern/Co-Op Program

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Spring 2025 Field Services Intern/Co-Op Program

Internship/Co-Op Locations:

• Havre, MT
• Selkirk, NY
• Cumberland, MD
• Galesburg, IL
• Kansas City, KS

We are looking for students who want to move and improve the world! If you have interests in the areas of diesel technology, logistics, supply chain, technical services, and/or leadership, you can gain real work experience with our products in the Locomotive Maintenance Field Services businesses.

Our 10-week Spring Co-Op Program encourages college students to explore their professional interests while working on real business projects. Our program goal is to bring your academic topics to life, give you an opportunity to see what job opportunities are possible and prepare each student for a potential full-time position after graduation in one of our challenging leadership programs or direct hire roles.

In addition to your role, you will have opportunities for professional, training and social activities throughout the experience that provide a valuable network with your Intern peers all the way up to Senior leaders.

Who will you be working with?

As an intern/co-op with our Field Services team, you will see firsthand what it’s like to be a subject matter expert helping our customers maintain their fleet of GE/Wabtec locomotives. You will be working right alongside Wabtec’s Technical and Materials Advisors and directly with our customer’s mechanical employees. This position is located in an active locomotive service facility onsite with one of our customers, the largest railroad operators in North America.  

Requirements – We are looking for YOU if you have:

• Must be a full-time student (preferably rising Juniors and rising Seniors) enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university local to one of the target locations listed
• If you have and maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale after completing full year of college
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
• Strong initiative with the ability to work independently and in teams.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership roles.
• Strong desire to learn and develop in diesel/automotive technology, engineering, logistics, manufacturing or other related areas to supplement classroom learning.
• Ability to communicate technical aptitude, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication & interpersonal skills.
• Able to work for a minimum of 10 weeks (maximum of 12).
• Willingness to take roles at one of our many Wabtec locations.
• The ability to maintain reliable and predictable attendance throughout the internship
• Willingness and ability to work various shifts in a shop environment
• A high level of dependability, a great attitude, and an ability to work well with a team towards achieving a common goal

What will your typical day look like?

• Assist TA’s with coordinating and providing instruction on key programs and procedures related to locomotive maintenance/modifications
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships to create repair opportunities in the shop and to gain access to craftsman labor force
• Work as part of a cross functional team, driving a "one team" focus, dedicated to customer success within the shop
• Begin completing the various Wabtec Level 1 Locomotive Online Training courses
• Begin completing Level 1 TA OJT tasks
• Learn to navigate Wabtec eServices, catalogs, schematics, and other various resources
• Gain understanding of emission standards and emission critical components
• Completing various short-term projects given by Shop manager
• All other duties as required

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Standing for long periods of time
• Walking throughout the day
• Walking up and down stairs
• Climbing on/off of locomotives
• Wearing all required personal protective gear (hardhat, steel toe boots, ear plugs, eye protection) throughout the day
• Speaking and hearing
• Typing and operating a computer
• Willingness and ability to work various shifts in a shop environment (in reasonable alignment with class schedule)
• You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Locations:

Interns/Co-Ops have the opportunity to work at one of five Field Services locations. Possible sites may include Havre, MT; Selkirk, NY; Cumberland, MD; Galesburg, IL; Kansas City, KS. Other locations may be available.

For Spring/Fall co-op programs, students should be local/within commuting distance to one of the target locations to be considered.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

The salary range for this role is between $18.50 - $23.00. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: year of study and major. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.