Date: Nov 22, 2023
Location:
Milwaukee, WI, US, 53204-2941
Req ID: 28498
Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position
Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the mining, forestry, industrial, and construction industries that maximizes value for customers through innovative solutions.
With a full line of products supported by our advanced Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and global service network, we help customers safely and sustainably optimize their operations.
Our Komatsu, P&H, Joy, Montabert, and Modular Mining products and related services are used to extract fundamental minerals and develop modern infrastructure.
Job Overview
At Komatsu, we create value through manufacturing and technology innovation to empower a sustainable future where people, businesses, and our planet thrive together.
As an intern at Komatsu, you will have the opportunity to apply your education in a real-world setting; participate in significant, value-adding projects alongside an experienced mentor, and support your team members in achieving department goals that impact our business and beyond.
How you will help us create value together:
As a Multi-Body Dynamics (MBD) Intern, you will be responsible for a range of support activities for the Functional Engineering Department.
The Functional Engineering department works closely with the Product Engineering Teams to perform on-time analyses.
Activities will include maintaining, upgrading, and documenting team processes, and modifying and maintaining previously built MBD models with the emphasis on continuing to mature models.
Also, this position will aid MBD engineers in non-time critical modeling tasks.
This internship will not have any design engineering responsibility.
This onsite position will be based onsite at our South Harbor location in Milwaukee’s Harbor District.
The target start date for this role is Summer 2024 and has potential to be extended into the Fall 2024 school semester.
We offer full-time hours during the summer and flexible part-time hours during the academic year.
Key Job Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities may include:
Maintain, upgrade and document team processes, especially team code and scripts that are integral to team success
Modify and maintain previously built MBD models
Create simplified dynamics models based on first principles
Aid engineers in modeling studies
Documentation of engineering related work where required
Basic Qualifications
Pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, or similar, from an accredited college or university
Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or master’s level student in good academic standing
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team towards a goal
Excellent organization and time management skills, ability to handle multiple tasks
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Effective problem solving and critical thinking skills; ability to be creative and resourceful
Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite products
Preferred Qualifications
Previous classroom and/or work experience in one or more of the following areas
Undergraduate level dynamics course
Graduate level dynamics course or equivalent
Undergraduate level vibrations
Undergraduate level system dynamics or controls
Interest in or aptitude to learn about careers in the heavy equipment industry
Experience using Matlab, Python, or other scripting languages
Minimal experience with MBD software, like MSC Adams, preferred but not necessary
Experience using LaTex for documenting
Additional Information
What makes Komatsu’s intern program unique?
The Komatsu Internship Program is rooted in community, collaboration, and innovation.
Intern program perks include:
Several Intern-inclusive networking opportunities such as:
Meet & greets with executive leadership
Volunteer Week
Appreciation Events
End-of-Summer Capstone presentations
Company-sponsored travel opportunities
Access to amenities at Milwaukee HQ’s including a coffee shop, cafeteria serving breakfast and lunch, and free onsite fitness center
Potential to come back or join us as full-time employees
Real-world project work alongside local, regional, and global team members
Mentorship from experienced subject-matter experts in your field
We’re excited that you’re interested in an internship with Komatsu, and we look forward to reviewing your application! While you wait for future communication from our team, we encourage you to learn more about our business by visiting www.
komatsu.
com.
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.