Intern - User Experience/User Interface Designer

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 is an indispensable partner to the mining, forestry, industrial, and construction industries that maximizes value for customers through innovative solutions. With a full line of products supported by our advanced Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and global service network, we help customers safely and sustainably optimize their operations. Our Komatsu, P&H, Joy, Montabert, and Modular Mining products and related services are used to extract fundamental minerals and develop modern infrastructure.

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 a Intern - User Experience/User Interface (UX/UI) Designer for Safety Solutions, you will be responsible for contributing to the creation of innovative experiences for web, desktop, and/or mobile platforms supporting Komatsu safety initiatives within the Surface Mining Product Management team. Specifically, you will be supporting safety initiatives including Elimination of Live Work (ELW), reducing vehicle interactions, risk management, and functional safety. You will use your expertise to support a variety of UX/UI projects, including for new applications, continuous improvement of existing applications, and/or R&D projects - ultimately expanding Komatsu digital solutions to support the Komatsu surface mining safety vision of get home safe tonight.

This position is based in our Milwaukee, WI location. The target start date for this role is Summer 2024 and has potential to be extended into the Fall 2024 school semester. We offer full-time hours during the summer and flexible part-time hours during the academic year.

Key Job Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities may include:

• Collaborating with subject matter experts to develop UX/UI layouts.
• Providing input and advice around innovation, complexity, feasibility, and human factors of UX/UI designs.
• Engaging with software developers to create applications.
• Assist in the creation of Power BI or other dashboard applications to allow reporting of various safety metrics.
• Assist in the creation of marketing and technical presentation material related applications.
• Complete internal and external presentations on work results.

Qualifications/Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information or Interaction Design, Human Factors, or similar field of study.
• Junior, senior, or graduate level student in good academic standing.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of appreciation for design.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• An understanding of the psychology of human-computer interaction.
• Proficiency with computer applications appropriate to the position.
• Familiarity with design tools such Figma, Axure, Adobe XD, Sketch, InVision, etc.
• Ability to refine designs throughout the development process due to scope change and technical limitations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of programming languages such as HTML, CSS and Javascript.
• Familiarity with front-end UI and Javascript frameworks and libraries (ex. Bootstrap, JQuery, etc.)
• Familiarity with code repositories such as, GitHub, Codepen, etc.
• Proficient with data analysis and visualization tools (Excel, Power BI)
• Desire to stay up-to-date on the latest technology trends such as AR, VR, AI, etc.

Additional Information

What makes Komatsu's intern program unique?

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
• 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.

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.