Intern, Project Management 

LOCATION: Watertown / New York (US-NY), United States | BRAND: New York Air Brake | REQUISITION ID: 7413 | JOB GRADE: 0  | ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

Since 1890, New York Air Brake has been an innovative leader in the heavy-haul railroad industry. As a member company of Knorr-Bremse –the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles--New York Air Brake is recognized worldwide as a Center of Competence for heavy-haul freight railroad control systems. From multiple locations, we serve customers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico—reaching clear across the globe to South America, Africa, the Middle East, China, and Australia. Our talented, diverse, and dedicated teams develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing our customers. Join us in our next steps.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Internships have a lasting impact on our team at New York Air Brake! The summer internship program for students in their Junior or Senior year of study provides the opportunity to make big contributions that help us deliver advanced freight rail braking solutions now and in the future. We value innovation, team players, and people with the passion to dig in when presented with new opportunities. We work hard, and we play hard; we have several community events and fun activities that foster a positive, people-first environment.

This is your opportunity to make a big impact on improving the quality of how the latest generation of locomotive and freight car braking systems are manufactured. You can expect challenging work and an insider’s view into your future profession. You will work as an individual and as part of a project team while receiving regular feedback in preparation for a final presentation to company leaders.

Housing is available at Jefferson Community College for a limited number of students who live more than 50 miles from the Watertown site. The company pays for the cost, and reliable transportation is strongly recommended.

Pay range for the Engineering Intern/Co-op position is dependent on your upcoming fall school year:

BS Junior $16.00
BS Senior $18.00 

Internships have a lasting impact on our team at New York Air Brake! The summer internship program for students in their Junior or Senior year of study provides the opportunity to make big contributions that help us deliver advanced freight rail braking solutions now and in the future. We value innovation, team players, and people with the passion to dig in when presented with new opportunities. We work hard and play hard; we have several community events and fun activities that foster a positive, people-first environment.

This is your opportunity to make a significant impact! Learn about the Scrum methodology used to address complex adaptive problems while productively and creatively supporting our teams to deliver projects of the highest possible value. You can expect challenging work and an insider’s view into your future profession. You will work individually and as part of a project team while receiving regular feedback in preparation for a final presentation to company leaders.

Responsibilities will include:

• The focus of this internship will be assisting the Project Management team in supporting projects, software management, process development, and documentation creation.
• Create and manage project schedules using Microsoft Project
• Work closely with Project Managers, SCRUM Teams, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Project Management teams.
• Project Administration within Jira

Required Skills:

• Strong MS Office Skills
• Excellent attention to detail with strong written communication skills
• Effective communication, teamwork, and leadership skills

Education:

Degree: Business Administration, Project Management, or related

Minimum Year: Junior with a minimum GPA of 3.0

What we offer:

Our internships are not all work. NYAB is located in Watertown, New York. When not working, spend your free time hiking the Adirondack Mountains, kayaking the many waterways, enjoying the beaches of Lake Ontario, or exploring the history, food, and fun the Thousand Islands Region offers. You are just a short drive to World Class Casino, Golf, Shopping, and the award-winning Finger Lakes Wine Country. Our interns begin work as early as the end of May and work up until the middle of August. Expect 40 hours per week. You will participate in special events, & and outings and take advantage of wellness and workout programs in our fitness facility. There is something for everyone as a summer intern.

Summer only interns

Jefferson Community College provides housing for a limited number of students who live more than 50 miles from the Watertown site. The company pays for the cost. Reliable transportation is strongly recommended.

ARE YOU INTERESTED?
Then join us! We look forward to receiving your online application!

New York Air Brake LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.