Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Peru, IN, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with theoretical learning, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically span three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 181 mechanical trade professionals in Peru, IN, with an average weekly wage of $801.50. The trade offers promising growth potential, with a projected increase in demand, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $42,000 annually for experienced professionals.
Job Purpose The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role. Provide a student pursuing an undergraduate degree or in a graduate program with practical work experience to supplement an academic field of study. Position would normally be a temporary assignment to be utilized during student's vacation period. Work involves a substantial variety of administrative and technical duties with instruction from supervisor. Req ID 10463BR City Peru State: Indiana Company Description Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive cradle-to-grave railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube. Key Job Elements • Complete assignments within a department or activity which utilizes the employee's academic discipline; • Assist in improving the remanufacturing process; • Develop and present project analyses; • Maintain reports for management review; • Application of statistics to problem solving; • Work cooperatively and efficiently with other personnel; • Work with product design engineers to develop and implement reliability-based verification artifacts; • Adaptability and flexibility to work in a dynamic environment. • Performs additional job-related duties as assigned. • Frequent contact with others outside the work group; • Work is conducted in a manufacturing environment; • Travel as required to fulfill work assignments (will vary). Education / Training Required: • Enrolled in a BS Engineering program. Qualifications and Experience • Have completed Sophomore year in Engineering degree program; • Strong interpersonal skills including working in a cross-functional team environment; • Understanding of problem solving, root cause analysis and experience with segregating reliability failures from manufacturing defects and misdiagnosis. • Microsoft Office skills required. Essential and Physical Activities Functions: • Strength – Position requires lifting of 50lbs. Requires stamina and strength to work in tight and confined spaces while installing or repair machinery and components; • Motion –Position requires standing the majority of the day. Frequent walking, squatting, kneeling, and climbing of steps and stairs; • Vision/Hearing Requirements – Exposed to high levels of noise and vibration from using tools. Position is exposed to cutting torches and welding operations. The use of proper PPE is required. The Position requires the ability to read QWI and schematics and understand instructions; • Work Environment – Position can be located inside or outside, dependent on situation. When inside, the employees are subject to temperature extremes in non-temperature-controlled environments. When outside employees are subject to all weather elements. Employees will work with oils and other lubricants; • Emotional Demands – Expected to work and cooperate as part of team in order to meet production requirements; • Safety – Position is safety sensitive, as it requires working in and around live tracks and operation and repair of heavy equipment. Position requires strict adherence to safety policies (i.e., blue flag) and use of all PPE. The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required. Benefits Competitive Salary 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting) Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Paid Time-Off (PTO) Employee Assistance Plan Education Assistance Program Employee Recognition Programs Site specific Production and Incentive Plans Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs • Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits. EEO Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities Job Category Administrative / Support / Communications PRS Facility Location Peru, IN (Life Rd) Loco Cmpts - 429
See More Details >>As a team, we’ve launched five satellites into orbit, signed ten commercial deals worth over $1 billion in revenue, raised over $750 million from top global investors, and recruited a team of over 400 world-class engineers. We all work out of our (legendary) San Francisco office, which was once used to build ships during the World Wars. Our satellites, which operate from geostationary orbit (GEO), weigh only 400 kg and utilize a proprietary software-defined radio payload. Each satellite can connect over two million people, and we’re very excited for the impact we’ll soon have in the Philippines, Peru, Mexico, and more! Backed by substantial funding and a passionate, collaborative team, we offer a rewarding work environment where you'll learn and make a significant impact, no matter where you are in your career. Electronics Manufacturing Engineer The Electronics Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the assembly, test, and integration of wire harnesses and printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) for both flight spacecraft and developmental use. This includes working with design engineering teams to execute a rigorous design process that will ensure smooth and high-quality harness and PCBA builds. You will work directly with contract manufacturers and an internal production team to build harnesses and PCBAs to the highest possible quality standard, including ownership of all processes and tooling used on the factory floor. Finally, you'll support integration planning and operations including on-vehicle routing, installation, and connections. The ideal candidate has a breadth of experience in building aerospace harnesses and PCBA, extensive experience standing up and maintaining production processes with an emphasis on quality, and high attention to detail. If high levels of ownership, building harnesses and PCBA that will go to space, and helping to change the world sounds like a fun challenge - this might be the role for you. Role • Work with design engineering teams to design harnesses/PCBAs for manufacturing and quality, including reviewing harness/PCBA design schematics, drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs). • Develop and qualify manufacturing and test processes, including performing process validation, selecting equipment and tooling, and documentation and training. • Establish harness/cable routing on spacecraft and assist with integration planning. • Write production procedures, work order templates, process specifications, and other build documents. • Provide support to harness production and integration teams to ensure quality and reliability. • Work directly with contract manufacturers, including on-site as needed, to develop their manufacturing and quality processes and respond to questions and issues. • Evaluate non-conformances to determine root cause, create actionable items, and system improvements. • Create, maintain and communicate detailed schedules and status updates. • Provide direction to PCBA contract manufacturing, suppliers, and engineers to manage quarantine and rework activities. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or equivalent technical degree. • 2+ years of professional experience in wire harness or PCBA manufacturing. • Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and creating work instructions and bills of material (BOMs) for manufacturing. • Strong communication skills, written and verbal. • Must be onsite 5 days a week. • Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time to off-site contract manufacturers, including overnight travel and on short notice. • Define manufacturing readiness requirements and lead key milestone reviews to ensure all stakeholder deliverables are complete. • Work with the Design Engineering team to identify and escalate manufacturing challenges early in product development by enforcing DFM, DFA and DFS principles. • Drive closure of all operational issues during pre-production builds. • Investigate failures in production, test, and integration. Identify and mitigate underlying root causes to prevent reoccurrence and foster continuous improvement. • Deliver manufacturing processes capabilities including equipment capability,…
See More Details >>As a team, we’ve launched five satellites into orbit, signed ten commercial deals worth over $1 billion in revenue, raised over $750 million from top global investors, and recruited a team of over 400 world-class engineers. We all work out of our (legendary) San Francisco office, which was once used to build ships during the World Wars. Our satellites, which operate from geostationary orbit (GEO), weigh only 400 kg and utilize a proprietary software-defined radio payload. Each satellite can connect over two million people, and we’re very excited for the impact we’ll soon have in the Philippines, Peru, Mexico, and more! Backed by substantial funding and a passionate, collaborative team, we offer a rewarding work environment where you'll learn and make a significant impact, no matter where you are in your career. As an Environmental Test Technician you will have the unique responsibility of testing our spacecraft, its sub-assemblies, and components through the simulated harsh environments of space. You will also be responsible for operating and maintaining our world class environmental test lab to ensure its equipment and facilities are always ready to support mission critical test campaigns. Role • Execute environmental tests using equipment such as electrodynamic shakers, thermal vacuum chambers, thermal cycling chambers, etc. • Utilize a wide range of test equipment and data acquisition systems, including building and maintaining specialized test setups. • Perform tests and verifications of flight hardware to test requirements, documenting results in a clear, precise and complete manner to meet product quality standards. • Responsible for maintenance and calibration activities of test equipment. • Interpret drawings, specifications, assembly procedures, test procedures, etc. • Support engineering troubleshooting and root cause investigations. • Assist with area efficiency and 5S improvement projects. • Use mechanical hand tools and torque wrenches for various test setups. Requirements • 2+ years of working experience in a test, manufacturing, or production environment. • Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills. • Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime and/or weekends as needed, including support of 24/7 operations for critical test campaigns. • During mission critical operations, shifts can reach up to 12 hours. • Shift Start Times: • 1st shift - 6:00am • 2nd shift - 3:30pm Bonus • Experience with thermal, TVAC, vibration, shock, or acoustic testing. • Experience with space flight components and spacecraft environmental testing. • Experience in operating cranes, man lifts, forklifts, and handling equipment. What we offer: All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits. Base pay is a single component of Astranis's total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, high quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, 401(K) retirement, and free on-site catered meals. Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position. Base Hourly Pay: $30 - $55 USD U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required (To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger. Apply for this job • indicates a required field #J-18808-Ljbffr
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