Advanced Concepts Shovel Engineering Intern

Job Overview

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 an NPD Mechanical Engineering (Advanced Concepts Shovel Engineering) Intern on the Mining Shovels team, you will be responsible for a range of support activities related to new product development for Komatsu’s lineup of hybrid and electric mining shovels

This position will be based onsite at our South Harbor location in Milwaukee’s Harbor District. The target start date for this role is Summer 2025 and has potential to be extended into the Fall 2025 school semester. We offer full-time hours during the summer and flexible part-time hours during the academic year.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Develop CAD and programming skills while performing mechanical and structural layouts, mechanical dynamic simulation, and in-house user software modification and documentation
• Participate in the generation of new machine level concepts through SolidWorks layouts
• Apply engineering analysis knowledge and tools for design
• Build and apply skills through collaborating cross-functionally (purchasing, manufacturing, quality assurance, etc.) Develop professional communication skills (written and oral), utilize presentation skills
• Support senior engineers with new product development processes
• Machine fundamentals (performance, geometry, component strength and life analysis)

Qualifications/Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering or similar, from an accredited school, college, or university.
• Junior or rising Senior level student in good academic standing, must be enrolled in fall 2025 semester
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team towards a goal
• Excellent organization and personal time management skills, ability to handle multiple tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with data analysis and statistics
• Possess effective problem solving and critical thinking skills; ability to be creative and resourceful when needed
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous internship experience or hands-on experience in trade work (mechanical repaid, electrical work, machine shop, etc.)
• Basic experience with a CAD tool (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ProE, Inventor, etc.) SolidWorks preferred
• Basic experience with programming software (Visual Basic, C++, LabVIEW, MATLAB, etc.)
• Creative, high energy, self-motivated
• Proof of mechanical aptitude and interest based on previous proven skills and experience (STEM program, robotics, home projects)

Additional Information

What makes Komatsu’s intern program unique?

The Milwaukee 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 breakfast and lunch, and free onsite fitness center
• 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 www.komatsu.com.