Engineer Intern - Mechanical (Summer 2026)

Oshkosh • Oshkosh, WI

4d • $18 - $37

About The Position

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 18,000 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. SUMMARY Assist a variety of engineers (design, production, manufacturing, industrial, test, etc.) with multiple tasks involving the mechanical engineering functions. YOUR IMPACT Prepare vehicle component layouts using CAD software i.e., CATIA. 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.

Requirements

• Student working towards a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering field for entire duration of internship

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work full time (40 hours per week) throughout the summer.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in extracurricular activities outside academic requirements.
• Previous internship experience or work-related experience.
• Experience using CATIA, Pro-E or a similar CAD system is a plus.
• Previous experience or heightened interest in mechanical design.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicle component layouts using CAD software i.e., CATIA.
• 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.

Benefits

• Moving the future forward is our priority and this includes your future. We encourage professional development and champion our employees’ success through various skills and training opportunities.
• Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies™ by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years, everything we do at Oshkosh is guided by our core values and the ~15k+ team members around the world who embody them.
• We put people first. We do the right thing. We persevere. We are better together.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees