Mechanical Engineer Intern

Oshkosh • Oshkosh, WI

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company, is an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer that strives to meet or exceed customer needs with next-generation defense technologies and advanced systems. They operate with an unparalleled commitment to those who depend on their products and services worldwide. This internship offers the opportunity to assist a variety of engineers (design, production, manufacturing, industrial, test, etc.) with multiple tasks involving mechanical engineering functions.

Requirements

• Student working towards a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering field throughout the entire duration of the internship.
• Graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• Willing to travel or relocate to Oshkosh, WI for the Summer of 2027.

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 CATIA, Creo, 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 (CATIA, PRO/E).
• Select parts or components for quality-conscious design, considering weight, cost, reliability, and ease of manufacturing.
• Follow projects on the assembly floor for prototype, pilot, or production builds and provide technical assistance.
• Generate engineering calculations for 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.
• Establish requirements for testing of heavy-duty vehicles and associated equipment (if in Test & Development).
• Create test plans, recommend necessary equipment, and formulate test project estimates (if in Test & Development).
• Conceive necessary fixtures and test apparatus and supervise their construction and development (if in Test & Development).
• Coordinate, supervise, and monitor testing, and record test data (if in Test & Development).
• Recommend corrective actions needed to achieve reliability and performance, and maintain schedule and cost targets (if in Test & Development).
• Communicate status and results of tests to internal departments, suppliers, and customers (if in Test & Development).

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern