Engineer Intern - Mechanical (Summer 2026)

Oshkosh Corp. • Garner, IA

46d • $18 - $37

About The Position

About IMT, an Oshkosh company It takes many different people, skills and talents to keep Iowa Mold Tooling on the leading edge of our markets. IMT has evolved into a leading manufacturer of service vehicles and material handling systems. Our reputation for quality, value, and performance is evident in our products, which reach a worldwide market in the mining, construction, tire service, railroad, and utility industries. IMT products can be found practically everywhere, from Romanian coal mines to Indonesian oil fields to your local Goodyear dealer. Equipped with the latest in manufacturing technology and equipment and teams that are continually striving for new developments and refinements, IMT will continue to set a standard of excellence in the design, manufacturing, performance, and delivery of high-quality products. SUMMARY Assist a variety of engineers (design, production, manufacturing, industrial, test, etc.) with multiple tasks involving the mechanical engineering functions.

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

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees