Engineer Intern - Electrical (Summer 2027)

Oshkosh Corporation • Oshkosh, WI

12d • $18 - $37

About The Position

About Pierce, an Oshkosh company
At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.
SUMMARY
Design reliable, functional, and cost-effective electrical systems. Provide product definition through bills of material and appropriate documentation for new and revised electrical system designs. Ensure the smooth flow of operations within the engineering department by optimizing engineering design(s) for manufacturing process efficiency and effectiveness. Focus on minimizing number of parts in a product design to reduce cost, eliminate waste, and minimize opportunities for defects.
YOUR IMPACT
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned:
Prepare engineering drawings, layouts and schematics using computer aided design software.
Create Bills of Material (BOM).
Select materials for engineered parts.
Dimension and tolerance drawings to ensure proper assembly fit.
Conform to drafting standards and department policies.
Prepare engineering change notices (ECN).
Consult and coordinate with suppliers.
Checks own work and that of others.
Works independently with minimal direction.
Maintain a working knowledge of One World, PRIDE and PC network systems.
Support Customer Service with direction on electrical and multiplexing related field problems.
Support manufacturing with direction on electrical and multiplexing related questions, features and upgrades.
Support Production Specialists with direction on option configuration.
Job duties will vary depending on business unit and location of internship.

Requirements

• Student working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or engineering related field for the entire duration of the internship.

Nice To Haves

• Professional oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with automotive/heavy duty truck electrical applications and communication networks.
• Robust analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with CATIA V5 / SmarTeam application, SolidWorks, CATIA V5 Electrical.
• Experience with 2D computer aided design software Zuken E³. Enterprise, Medusa, AutoCAD application.
• Experience with design and development of wiring schematics, reference drawings, and wire harnesses.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing principals such as value streams, 5S, 7 general types of waste, and project planning.
• Minimum GPA 3.0

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering drawings, layouts and schematics using computer aided design software.
• Create Bills of Material (BOM).
• Select materials for engineered parts.
• Dimension and tolerance drawings to ensure proper assembly fit.
• Conform to drafting standards and department policies.
• Prepare engineering change notices (ECN).
• Consult and coordinate with suppliers.
• Checks own work and that of others.
• Works independently with minimal direction.
• Maintain a working knowledge of One World, PRIDE and PC network systems.
• Support Customer Service with direction on electrical and multiplexing related field problems.
• Support manufacturing with direction on electrical and multiplexing related questions, features and upgrades.
• Support Production Specialists with direction on option configuration.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern