Mining Applications Engineering Intern

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 are 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 both 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 useable 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 or Senior 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 www.komatsu.com.