Intern, Design Validation 

LOCATION: Westminster / Maryland (US-MD), United States | BRAND: Knorr Brake Company | REQUISITION ID: 3366 | JOB GRADE:0 

Knorr Brake Company is the innovative leader in the manufacture and supply of braking systems, passenger doors and climate-control equipment for all types of Mass Transit customers such as: METRO, Light Rail Vehicles, High-Speed Trains, Commuter Rail and Monorail Vehicles for the North America market. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today at www.KnorrBrake.com!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Summary/Objective
The KBC Design Validation Intern is a key position that will assist in various activities to support the Testing and Commissioning Department in operating efficiently. 

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assisting Design Validation personnel in the design, fabrication, and validation of System functional Test Racks.  This includes the design and fabrication of mechanical and electrical components.
• Assisting Design Validation personnel in the design, fabrication, validation, and performance of component qualification/investigative tests.  As experience is gained, the candidate will take over responsibility of these tasks and handle them from start to finish.
• Assist with day-to-day activities of the Design Validation Department in a wide variety of tasks across the Brakes, Doors, and HVAC business units. Use skills learned to troubleshoot and investigate issues that may arise in the lab.
• Must be able to comply with quality, product safety, and HSE rules and regulations. Be energy conscious, if applicable.

Competencies

• Technical Capacity
• Open minded and willing to take direction
• Communication Proficiency
• Organization Skills
• Time Management
• Problem Solving

Required Education and Experience

Current College Student

Preferred Education

Engineering field of study

GPA 3.0 or higher

Knorr Brake Company 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.