Mechanical Engineer Intern

Assist a variety of engineers (design, production, manufacturing, industrial, test, etc.) with multiple tasks involving the mechanical engineering functions.

AS A MECHANICAL ENGINEER INTERN, YOU MAY HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO...

• Prepare vehicle component layouts using CAD software i.e., CATIA (Corporate, Defense, & Pierce), or PRO/E (JLG).
• Select parts or components for quality conscious design, i.e., weight, cost, reliability, and ease of manufacturing.
• Follow project on the assembly floor for prototype, pilot, or production build and provide technical assistance.
• Generate engineering calculations of weight distribution, stress analysis, performance estimations, etc.
• Consult with suppliers, customers, and internal departments to find solutions to problems.
• Perform or assist in the testing of complete vehicles or vehicle components.
• Create and manage ECN’s (Engineering Change Notices) using the PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system.
• Design, model and test new mechanical systems that integrate with a vehicle.
• Update bill of materials in the PDM (Product Data Management) system to reflect product changes.
• All other duties or projects as assigned.

*Job duties will vary depending on business unit and location of internship.

If working in the Test & Development area, some responsibilities may include:

• Establish requirements for testing of heavy-duty vehicles and associated equipment.
• 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 development.
• Coordinate, supervise, and monitor testing, record test data.
• Recommend corrective actions needed to achieve reliability and performance, and maintain schedule and cost targets.
• Communicate status and results of tests to internal departments, suppliers, and customers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Student working towards a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering field throughout entire duration of the internship.
• Graduation date of December 2026 or later.
• Willing to travel or relocate to Oshkosh, WI for the Summer of 2026 (relocation assistance provided for those with a permanent address of greater than 50 miles from Oshkosh, WI).

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in extracurricular activities outside academic requirements.
• Previous internship experience or work-related experience.
• Experience using CATIA, Creo, Pro-E or a similar CAD system is a plus.
• Previous experience or heightened interest in mechanical design.