Mechanical Engineer

Oshkosh • Dodge Center, MN

11d

About The Position

The Engineer – Mechanical or Electrical supports the design, integration, and engineering execution of functional, reliable, and cost-effective heavy-duty refuse vehicle systems. The role supports chassis-to-body integration, engineered-to-order (ETO) applications, engineering changes, and production issue resolution for existing and new vehicle configurations. Under close supervision, the engineer completes assigned engineering work in accordance with Oshkosh and applicable industry standards and processes, and supports senior engineers with plans, designs, calculations, and reporting. This position is based in a manufacturing or production/field environment.

Requirements

• Accredited bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Internship experience or at least six months of related work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Accredited bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical systems used in automotive, commercial, or heavy-duty vehicles.
• Experience with 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Creo.
• Experience with chassis integration, commercial vehicle body integration, or refuse vehicle applications.
• Experience with ETO engineering, technical quotations, engineering change management, and production issue resolutions.
• Ability to interpret vehicle interface drawings, wiring schematics, and mechanical/electrical specifications, as applicable.
• Effective cross-functional communication, prioritization, and documentation skills in a production-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations, investigations, and assigned tasks in accordance with company and industry standards.
• Support senior engineers in preparing basic plans, designs, computation methods, and reports.
• Support chassis-to-body integration and ETO engineering assignments, including vehicle configuration and interface reviews.
• Collaborate with Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, other engineering disciplines, and external suppliers to address technical requirements.
• Communicate technical issues, priorities, risks, and project status to internal and external stakeholders.
• Enforce proper use of engineering criteria and drawing standards, and ensure technical work follows company policies and procedures.
• Evaluate designs for performance, safety, and reliability.
• Prepare and maintain chassis layouts, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of material, and release documentation.
• Evaluate mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control-system interfaces and select components for vehicle applications.
• Support production CIR investigations and resolution of design-related manufacturing issues.
• Execute assigned ETO and chassis integration engineering changes, ensuring accurate documentation and timely release.
• Support Sales with chassis layout reviews, ETO quotations, technical feasibility assessments, and customer-specific requirements.
• Use analytical and mathematical approaches to calculate or model system performance and optimize designs.
• Analyze engineering issues, document corrective actions, and communicate resolution status to cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package.
• Opportunities to support team member growth and success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level