Summer 2025 Field Services Internship

Job Description

About the Company:

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail, as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. With approximately 27,000 employees worldwide, Wabtec focuses on delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions.

Job Description:

Summer 2025 Field Services Internship

This internship offers students real-world experience in the Locomotive Maintenance Field Services business. Interns will work with Wabtec’s Technical and Materials Advisors and customers’ mechanical employees at a locomotive service facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Technical Advisors (TAs) with coordinating and providing instruction on locomotive maintenance/modifications.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships to identify repair opportunities.
• Work as part of a cross-functional team focused on customer success.
• Complete Wabtec Level 1 Locomotive Online Training courses.
• Complete Level 1 TA On-the-Job Training (OJT) tasks.
• Learn to navigate Wabtec eServices, catalogs, schematics, and other resources.
• Gain understanding of emission standards and emission-critical components.
• Complete various short-term projects assigned by the Shop Manager.

Requirements:

• 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.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
• Strong initiative and the ability to work independently and in teams.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Strong desire to learn and develop in diesel/automotive technology, engineering, logistics, manufacturing, or related areas.
• Ability to communicate technical aptitude, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and 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

Desired:

• Maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale after completing a full year of college.

Physical Demands:

• Standing for long periods.
• Walking throughout the day.
• Walking up and down stairs.
• Climbing on/off locomotives.
• Wearing required personal protective gear (hardhat, steel-toe boots, earplugs, eye protection).
• Speaking and hearing.
• Typing and operating a computer.
• Willingness and ability to work various shifts in a shop environment

Compensation:

• The salary range for this role is $18.00 – $27.00/hr and is determined by major and year of study.