Mining Applications Engineering Intern

Komatsu America Corp
US - Wisconsin - Milwaukee
November 4, 2024

Mining Applications Engineering Intern
Date: Aug 28, 2024

Location: Milwaukee, WI, US, 53204-2941

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.

Job Overview
As a Mining Applications Engineering Intern , you will be responsible for a range of support activities for the MAE teams. This position will provide mining application support for the sales and applications of Komatsu surface mining equipment. Activities will include equipment selection and production estimates, cycle time studies, and support of New Product Development (NPD) and Continuous Improvement (CI) project studies.

Komatsu's Mining Applications Engineering internships are available in Peoria, IL and Milwaukee, WI. The target start date for these roles is Summer 2025. We offer full-time hours and relocation support for the summer internship.

Key Job Responsibilities

Support operations application analysis for drills, draglines, loaders, shovels, and haulage operations, including evaluations for mining operation effectiveness and production studies.

Conduct equipment selection and production estimates to recommend equipment for different mining applications. Participation in field study projects will depend on current regional support demands.

Track Komatsu equipment production rates to establish and maintain a usable database of actual customer rates.

Generate Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models and other applicable mining justification methods to identify equipment advantages. Conduct mining equipment value analysis.

Provide support in completion of Repair and Maintenance Program (RAMP) contract studies and cost per hour evaluations for budgeting and planning processes.

Assist in the creation of marketing and technical presentation material related to mining/machine applications.

Support New Product Development (NPD) and Continuous Improvement (CI) project studies.

Complete internal and external presentations on work results.

Qualifications/Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Mining Engineering preferred

Rising Junior, senior, or graduate level student in good academic standing

Basic knowledge of draglines, drills, mine shovels, wheel loaders, and haulage operations and/or equipment

Proficient in using Microsoft Office products

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Effective communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous internship and project experience in the mining industry

Coursework or projects related to mining engineering field

Familiarity with Komatsu Surface Mining Equipment and operational practices

Proficient with data analysis, manipulation, visualization, and/or application development tools (Excel, PowerBi, Power Apps)

Ability to explain complex procedures in a simple manner across multiple work teams

Additional Information
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 to customer sites

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 us at ***.

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.
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