Fluid Power Engineer Intern

Oshkosh Corporation • Oshkosh, WI

1d • $18 - $37

About The Position

The Fluid Power Engineer Intern assists engineers with mechanical engineering tasks within Design or Research & Development teams. The role supports the development of component and system designs, identification of failure trends, failure analysis, and vehicle component and performance testing. Depending on the assignment, the intern may contribute to design projects or to the planning, coordination, and analysis of vehicle and component tests. The internship is based in or requires relocation to Oshkosh, Wisconsin for summer 2027; summer housing is available to interns whose permanent address is more than 50 miles from their work location.

Requirements

• Interest in fluid power, including hydraulics and/or pneumatics.
• Currently working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
• Willingness to travel or relocate to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, for the duration of the summer 2027 internship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicle component layouts using CATIA, CREO, or other CAD software.
• Select components for quality-conscious designs, considering weight, cost, reliability, and ease of manufacturing.
• Follow design projects on the assembly floor during prototype, pilot, or production builds and provide technical assistance.
• Generate engineering calculations for weight distribution, stress analysis, performance estimates, and related needs.
• Consult with suppliers, customers, and internal departments to identify solutions to issues.
• Participate in supplier discussions and track action items, such as identifying problem root causes.
• Perform or assist with testing vehicles or vehicle components.
• Develop and use mathematical reliability models.
• Analyze field warranty data and prototype test data to identify failure trends.
• For Research & Development assignments, establish testing requirements for vehicles and associated components.
• Create test plans, recommend equipment resources, and develop test project estimates.
• Design needed fixtures and test apparatus and supervise their construction and implementation.
• Coordinate, supervise, and monitor testing, including data collection and analysis.
• Recommend corrective actions to maintain schedule and cost targets.
• Communicate test status and results to internal departments, suppliers, and customers.

Benefits

• Summer housing is available to interns whose permanent address is more than 50 miles from their work location.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Opportunities to support team member growth and success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed