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About Blue Bird Corporation
Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world – 25 million children twice a day – making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 20,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses in operation today. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird's complete product and service portfolio, visit www.blue-bird.com.
We’re hiring for our summer internship program seeking leading talent that shares our passion of purpose, innovation and creation. Come choose your seat on our bus and apply your classroom learnings in a fast paced, purpose-driven and ever evolving organization.
JOB SUMMARY:
Blue Bird’s Engineering interns engage in a variety of work experiences applying their theoretical knowledge to real world business challenges. Engineering interns typically support one or more experienced engineers completing moderately complex tasks in a production and/or product design engineering environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.
Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world – 25 million children twice a day – making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 20,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses in operation today. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird's complete product and service portfolio, visit www.blue-bird.com.
We’re hiring for our summer internship program seeking leading talent that shares our passion of purpose, innovation and creation. Come choose your seat on our bus and apply your classroom learnings in a fast paced, purpose-driven and ever evolving organization.
JOB SUMMARY:
Blue Bird’s Engineering interns engage in a variety of work experiences applying their theoretical knowledge to real world business challenges. Engineering interns typically support one or more experienced engineers completing moderately complex tasks in a production and/or product design engineering environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Collect amperage data to further advance NEA diagnostics
- Assist with troubleshooting and production harness repair
- Assist with Software reflash campaigns, new project launch support and rapid response projects
- Supports Design Engineers with drawing accuracy and manufacturability.
- Complete basic engineering tasks related to product design, analysis, testing, integration and systems engineering.
- Under the supervision of an experienced engineer, perform analysis on existing products; assist in the design and development of future products; perform analysis on both completed and future launches; and conduct quality assurance on system safety, launch and production operations.
- Engage in projects and/or studies that promote continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
- Showcase learnings obtained during the internship program by presenting outcomes of key projects to members of the Engineering leadership team and/or members of Blue Bird’s Executive Leadership Team
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Able to work full-time (40 hours/week) for a 12-week period beginning May 27, 2024 – August 16, 2024
- Junior, Senior or Graduate level student pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
- Familiarity with CAD software; CATIA preferred
(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
- Office and manufacturing facility environment
- Occasional periods of extended standing or sitting
- Required wearing of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Exposure to hot/cold weather and loud noises
- Frequent computer and telephone use
- Frequent communication with people throughout the day
- The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.
Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.
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Seniority level
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Employment type
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Job function
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Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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