Track Researcher Intern

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ENSCO’s Rail Division designs, develops, and manufactures precision, high-speed, real-time vehicle and track inspection systems for the national and international railway market. The Rail Division has an opening for a motivated, self-starting Mechanical Engineer Intern with an interest in a career working in the field of electro-mechanical systems, machine design, structural design, instrumentation, and data analysis.This position offers a chance to enhance the educational experience by working in a team of engineers engaged in projects to develop algorithms for track inspection technology as well as wayside instrumentation for track and rail applications.Duties will include but are not limited to:• Analyze large amount of data including 3D point clouds using MATLAB, Python, or other analysis software• Help with development of improvements to Light Detection & Ranging (LiDAR) processing algorithms • Review LiDAR point clouds using specialized software• Help with fabrication, assembly, inspection of components, and laboratory testing for instrumentation including strain gauges and temperature sensorsWant to learn more about working for ENSCO Rail?Click the below link or copy/paste in your browser toview the ENSCO Rail Careers & Culture Handbook:https://bit.ly/2Opq1sw A rising Sophomore / Junior / Senior currently enrolled as an undergraduate student working towards a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil engineering or equivalentExperience with data analysis using tools such as MATLAB or PythonExperience with laboratory testing and instrumentation design that includes strain gages and temperature sensorsStrong computer skillsAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionStrong verbal and written communication skillsGood organizational skillsExperience with any specialized software for LIDAR 3D point cloud dataExperience with interfacing strain gauge load cells with Data Acquisition (DAQ) devicesExperience with strain gauge load cell signal calibration, conditioning, and analysis#LI-DM1ENSCO’s Applied Technology and Engineering (ATE) Division is a leading provider of surface transportation research and technology development services with a long history of supporting railway, transit, and highway safety initiatives. Our products and services are provided to government agencies focused on transportation safety and security. ENSCO work protects our surface transportation network and has a significant impact on the protection of human life, the environment, and the economy. ENSCO’s ATE Division is part of the greater Surface Transportation Group (STG) within ENSCO, Inc.Our staff conducts impactful research and advances technology in many exciting areas including:The behavior of railroad and transit track, rolling stock, vehicle components as well as control systems under a wide range of operating conditions.Advancement of leading-edge technologies including autonomous, non-contact and machine vision-based approaches for asset condition assessment.The application of artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to today’s most challenging asset maintenance issues.ENSCO’s ATE Division is an exciting place to work and grow with many key benefits for technical staff, including:The opportunity to work with talented engineers, programmers, and scientists at all levels of the design and development process to solve challenging transportation issues.The chance to participate in testing and research initiatives utilizing unique test facilities and technologies.Bonuses for conference presentations and publicationsDirect exposure to customer personnel, financial management and business development.Working in ENSCO’s ATE Division provides a means to acquire a wide range of practical skills and experience in a short period of time, work on exciting, ground-breaking projects that impact transportation safety and offers domestic travel opportunities if desired.ENSCO provides a stimulating, collaborative, multi-discipline environment with coworkers from diverse technical and cultural backgrounds working together to make the world a safer place. Come join a stable and growing company and experience the reward of seeing the results of your work make an impact on some of the world’s most challenging transportation problems.ENSCO, Inc. and its wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

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