Engineer Intern - Mechanical (Summer 2027)

About Pierce, An Oshkosh Company

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineered pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal—from innovation and expertise, to customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

Summary

Assist a variety of engineers (design, production, manufacturing, industrial, test, etc.) with multiple tasks involving the mechanical engineering functions at Pierce Manufacturing.

Your Impact

• 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 projects 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 ECNs (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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Student working toward a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or another related engineering field for the entire duration of the internship.

Standout Qualifications

• 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.

Pay Range

$18.00 - $37.00

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions.