Design Intern - Electrical (Year Round)

Oshkosh Corporation•Appleton, WI

4d•$18 - $37

About The Position

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh company, builds trucks that protect people and communities worldwide. Since 1913, Pierce has evolved from building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis to creating highly customized, carefully designed, and engineered pumpers, aerials, tankers, and rescue units. Today, over 30,000 Pierce apparatuses are in operation, making a difference in people's lives daily. The company emphasizes a personal approach to every step of the truck-building process, from innovation and expertise to customization and service, ensuring their trucks perform under the toughest conditions.

Requirements

Student working towards an Associate’s degree in Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronic Engineering Technology, or related engineering related field for entire duration of internship.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work full time (40 hours per week) throughout the summer and part-time throughout the school year
GPA of 3.0 or greater
High level of attention to detail
Strong verbal and written skills
Experience with Zuken E3 Electrical Schematic Software.
Experience with Drafting systems such as AutoCAD.
Automotive/Heavy Equipment Repair or Design Experience.
Experience with DC and AC circuit design.
Experience with Relay Logic.
Experience with CATIA V5 /Windchill applications.
Familiarity with Controller Area Network (CAN)/SAE J1939 protocol.

Responsibilities

Utilize ERP systems to create part numbers following the proper naming process and data entry requirements.
Assist in preparing engineering drawings, layouts, and schematics that conform to drafting standards and department policies.
Assist in preparing engineering change notices (ECN) documents based on Bills of Material (BOM) and design layouts for appropriate date entry.
Assist in addressing component obsolescence of purchased electrical parts.
Ensure the smooth flow of operations within the engineering department by optimizing engineering design(s) for manufacturing process efficiency and effectiveness.
Assist in preparing and maintaining electrical system Bills of Material (BOM) based on recognized industry and corporate standards.
Consult and coordinate with suppliers to ensure quality electrical system design.
Maintain a working knowledge of JDE, PULSE, Domino, and Microsoft Office software.
Self-check own work to ensure accuracy and that of others.
Works independently with minimal direction.
Responsible for overall work and managing multiple priorities.