Job Description
Purpose
TRC Inc. is seeking an intern to support the crashworthiness group, which focuses on
developing and upgrading test procedures for evaluating motor vehicle safety. Crashworthiness research encompasses new and improved vehicle design, safety countermeasures, and equipment to enhance occupant safety. This group focuses on the kinematics and mechanics of the vehicle, the vehicle occupants and other road users and the protection during crash events. This intern would be responsible for supporting the lead engineer on projects that could include development of test procedures to evaluate injury risk in crashes involving passenger vehicles, motorcycles, or other vulnerable road users; research on evaluation of crash test dummies and components; and development of test procedures related to vehicle structural integrity and restraint systems for frontal, rear, side, and rollover crashes, as well as child restraint systems. Specific responsibilities will include supporting in lead engineer in developing a test matrix, executing testing, analyzing data, organizing results, and presenting findings.
Essential Functions
· Developing a test matrix
· Executing testi· Analyzing data
· Organizing results
· Presenting findings
Other Duties and Responsibilities (Non-Essential Functions)
· Review of engineering and medical injury literature
· Write technical reports
· Completion of customer support in a timely, error-free and competitive manner
· Work in a team to reach technical project goals
· Make technical decisions with guidance of lead engineer
It is the policy of TRC Inc. to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practices, without regard to race, color, caste, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran or military status, medical leave or other types of protected leave (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other characteristic protected by state or federal anti-discrimination law covering employment.
