Engineer Intern - Mechanical (Year Round)

Oshkosh•Clearwater, FL

25d

About The Position

Frontline Communications, a division of Pierce Manufacturing and part of Oshkosh Corporation, designs and manufactures customized broadcast and communications vehicles. The Mechanical Engineer Intern assists a variety of engineers—including design, production, manufacturing, industrial, and test engineers—with mechanical engineering tasks. The internship is year-round, and the intern must be working toward a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or another related engineering field for the entire duration of the internship.

Requirements

Must be a student working toward a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or another related engineering field for the entire duration of the internship.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare vehicle component layouts using CAD software such as CATIA.
Select parts or components for quality-conscious designs, considering weight, cost, reliability, and ease of manufacturing.
Follow prototype, pilot, or production builds on the assembly floor and provide technical assistance.
Generate engineering calculations, including weight distribution, stress analysis, and performance estimations.
Consult with suppliers, customers, and internal departments to find solutions to problems.
Perform or assist with testing complete vehicles or vehicle components.
Create and manage Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) using the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.
Design, model, and test new mechanical systems that integrate with a vehicle.
Update bills of materials in the Product Data Management (PDM) system to reflect product changes.
Perform other duties as assigned.