Powertrain Intern

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.

Job Overview

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.

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 Powertrain Intern, you will be responsible for a range of activities for the Blasthole Drill Group. The Powertrain Team works closely with different teams in the drill group to create new products (New Product Development) and maintain existing drill designs (Current Product Support).  Activities will include: reviewing and updating drill powertrain documentation, introduction to powertrain devices (transmissions, driveshafts, engines) and general layouts, exposure to powertrain design principles and guidelines, as well as design for manufacture and maintenance. Also, this position will aid powertrain engineers in non-time critical modeling tasks.

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

• Review and revise as necessary powertrain documentation included in the drill manuals
• Review current powertrain installation models
• Review development test plans / test data
• Aid engineers in powertrain analysis
• 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
  • Transmission design (gears, shafts, bearings)
  • Drivetrain componentry, such as driveshafts, torque converters, etc.
  • Undergraduate level vibrational analysis
• Testing instrumentation and/or data acquisition systems
• Interest in or aptitude to learn about careers in the heavy equipment industry
• Being a “motor head” or “gear head” – someone who is very interested in mechanical power generation and transmission

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 breakf