Health Informatics Internship Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

Are you passionate about growing your leadership, business acumen, and technical skills while building the foundation of a career with unlimited potential? Do you want to gain real-world experience by working on important, challenging projects with real business impact alongside some of the brightest technical minds in the world? Then let's kick-start your career with an internship in Wabtec's LEAD IT program!

LEAD = Leadership, Expertise, and Accelerated Development

Over the course of this 10-week paid internship, you will learn from the industry's best while working on substantial projects with real world implications.  These projects will often expose you to some of the most exciting emerging technologies and trends including cloud computing, machine learning, cyber security, technical project management, and agile software development (just to name a few).  Our summer internship also includes career development opportunities, team building challenges, exposure to real-world technology applications, and executive mentorship. Upon completion of your internship, you may be extended an opportunity to join the full-time LEAD IT rotational program!

Internship Structure:

• Internship assignments are 10 weeks long and take place in person at one of our core locations (Pittsburgh, PA; Chicago, IL).
• Internship assignments and their respective locations are determined based on business need and interviewer's assessment. Applicant preference is also taken into consideration.
• The internship provides significant exposure to Enterprise IT and technology leaders at Wabtec. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's Degree program at an accredited university or credentialed software accelerator program
• Degree focused in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, IT Security, Informatics, Information Science/Technology, Management Information Systems, Software Engineering, Security and Risk Analysis, or other relevant STEM majors with Software/IT experience
• Minimum cumulative or in-major 3.0/4.0 GPA
• Must commit to working full time (40 hrs/wk) during the internship
• Must be a rising junior or senior with expected graduation between December 2027 - June 2029

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Prior internship, co-op, or research experience in IT, software, or related area
• Strong analytical skills

• Commitment to a career in technology with a passion and aptitude for both software and information technology
• Up-to-date with current industry standards, trending software, and information technology development tools
• Solves technical challenges through regular application of common design patterns and identifies appropriate patterns for use in problem solving
• Ability to learn quickly and successfully navigate in a fast-paced environment
• Proactively learns new tools and identifies opportunities for improvement and promotes their adoption
• Contributes to creative solutions and challenges the status quo
• Strong customer focus, ability to understand the value proposition for the customer, and commitment to deliver the best value proposition
• Able to engage positively across multiple departments to establish clarity, vision, and mutual trust to achieve business goals
• Demonstrated program / project management skills working on and leading teams
• Leadership experience inside and/or outside the classroom
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate technical problems in clear and simple terms

Locations:

• Core Locations: Pittsburgh, PA; Chicago, IL
• Relocation assistance/reimbursement may be provided for those who qualify

Physical Demands:

• Employee is regularly required to write, talk and hear
• Employee is required to work with a computer and keyboard, speakers, webcam
• Requires daily online interaction with Wabtec IT Employees

Work Environment:

• The work environment is mainly digital, either from a temperature-controlled office environment, home office, or combination of the two

Our hourly rates for summer internships range from $28 to $30/hr. The actual hourly rate is based on a matrix determined by your year in school/graduation year and your major.  

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $28-30 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it's not just about a job - it's about the impact you make. When our people come together, we're Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you're ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
 

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it's freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together - are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We're lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We're building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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