Engineer Intern - Mechanical (Summer 2026)

Oshkosh Corporation • Dodge Center, MN

127d • $18 - $37

About The Position

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc. is committed to serving everyday heroes and is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of refuse truck bodies. McNeilus produces a complete line of high-performance rear load, front load, and automated side load refuse bodies to augment any refuse collection fleet. Our team members are critical in our mission of supporting waste warriors and keeping communities safe and clean. As an Engineer Intern - Mechanical, you will assist a variety of engineers (design, production, manufacturing, industrial, test, etc.) with multiple tasks involving the mechanical engineering (more specifically chassis integration) functions at McNeilus Truck Manufacturing.

Requirements

• Student working towards a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering field for entire duration of internship
• Willing to travel or relocate to Dodge Center, MN for the Summer of 2026

Nice To Haves

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Experience in extracurricular activities outside academic requirements
• Previous internship experience or work-related experience
• Experience using SolidWorks or a similar CAD system is a plus
• Previous experience or heightened interest in mechanical design
• Previous experience or heightened interest in heavy duty commercial truck design and/or chassis design

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicle component layouts using CAD software (SolidWorks) and online layout software tools (TruckScience)
• 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, partners, and internal departments to find solutions to problems
• Perform or assist in the testing of complete vehicles or vehicle components
• Support ECN's (Engineering Change Notices) using the PDM (Product Data Management) system (SmarTeam)
• Design, model, and test new mechanical systems that integrate with a vehicle
• Participate in design reviews with cross functional team members
• All other duties or projects as assigned

Benefits

• Relocation assistance provided for those with a permanent address of greater than 50 miles from Dodge Center, MN
• Competitive total rewards package
• Opportunities to support team member growth and success

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree