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Oshkosh Corporation Mechanical Engineering Intern in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
At Oshkosh, we build, serve and protect people and communities around the world by designing and manufacturing some of the toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We employ over 15,000 team members all united by a common purpose. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day.
THE ROLE
You will play a key role by assisting Engineers with multiple tasks involving the mechanical engineering functions in the Design or Research & Development teams. Through this position, you will help to develop component and system designs, determine failure trends, perform failure analysis, or support vehicle component and performance testing.
YOUR IMPACT
As a Mechanical Engineering Intern your experience may include:
Prepare vehicle component layouts using CATIA, CREO, or other CAD software
Select components for quality conscious design (weight, cost, reliability, ease of manufacturing, etc.)
Follow design projects on the assembly floor for prototype, pilot, or production build, and provide technical assistance
Generate engineering calculations for weight distribution, stress analysis, performance estimations, etc.
Consult with suppliers, customers, and internal departments to find solutions to issues
Perform or assist in the testing of vehicles or vehicle components
Develop and utilize mathematical reliability models
Analyze field warranty data and prototype test data for failure trends
If working in the Research & Development area, some responsibilities may include:
Establish requirements for testing of vehicles and associated components
Create test plans, recommend resources of equipment necessary to accomplish the test, and formulate test project estimates
Conceive necessary fixtures and test apparatus and supervise their construction and implementation
Coordinate, supervise, and monitor testing, including data collection and analysis
Recommend corrective actions needed to maintain schedule and cost targets
Communicate status and results of tests to internal departments, suppliers, and customers
MINIMUM QUALIFICAITONS
Student working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering field
Willing to travel or relocate to Oshkosh, WI for the duration of the summer 2025 internship. Summer housing is available to interns whose permanent address is greater than 50 miles from their work location
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Pay Range:
$18.00 - $37.00
The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.
Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.
Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.
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