Application Engineering Intern

Date: Apr 7, 2025

Location:

Peoria, IL, US, 61639

Req ID: 31236

Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.

Job Overview

Komatsu America Corp. has a internship opportunity for a Mining Engineering college student in Junior or Senior standing. This intern will be positioned in a highly structured learning environment where the candidate can make an important contribution during a targeted 12-week internship. This internship is intended to identify future high potential Komatsu employees.

Key Job Responsibilities

Provide mining application support to the Product Management, Sales and Service organizations for the sale and application of Surface Mining Equipment.
Perform in-house Komatsu Mining and competitor equipment performance studies. Assist with report generation and presentations in support of sales and marketing efforts.
Participate in the development and improvement of Komatsu Mining technical software programs and databases, including tools involving equipment performance, economic analysis, mining methodology, etc.
Provide support to Komatsu mining product management efforts including simulation studies, competitive analyses, economic analysis principles, and other related data collection and analysis.
Participate in field studies involving equipment application and/or performance analyses.

Qualifications/Requirements

Education: BS Mining Engineering Student in second year of program, at a minimum.
Experience: Practical surface mining application knowledge a plus.
Good written and verbal communications.
Ability to multi-task, manage deadlines and easily adapt to new challenges and business working environment. Strong motivation to make contributions to Komatsu and strong motivation to drive results.
PC Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office specifically with Excel, Visual Basic, Power Point, etc.
Travel: Some travel may be required.

Additional Information

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.