Mechanical Engineer Intern

About the role

The Mechanical Engineer Intern will support the Design Engineering organization and manufacturing operations by assisting with production readiness activities, engineering investigations, and corrective actions under the guidance of senior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design support activities in production operations, learning vehicle systems and manufacturing processes
• Support communication and liaison activities between the Product Design Team and the Operations Team
• Assist with torque studies and related testing activities
• Support root cause analysis of production issues by collecting data, documenting observations, and assisting with failure analysis under engineer supervision
• Help develop and document corrective actions in collaboration with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams
• Participate in production trials of new product designs and design changes, including data collection, observation, and results documentation
• Perform engineering calculations, analysis, and research tasks as assigned under supervision, following Oshkosh and industry engineering standards
• Assist in communicating technical findings and issue status to team members and supervision
• Support project activities of limited scope, working as part of a cross-functional engineering team
• Help create and maintain project documentation, technical reports, and analysis records
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and other interns on assigned tasks and projects

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering field from an accredited institution
• Completed at least sophomore year coursework (or equivalent)
• Strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 GPA preferred)
• Basic understanding of engineering principles and problem-solving methodologies
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Qualifications

• Coursework or project experience related to mechanical design, manufacturing processes, or quality systems
• Previous internship or co-op experience in manufacturing, automotive, or heavy-vehicle industries
• Exposure to CAD systems (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, or similar)
• Familiarity with root cause analysis methodologies (5 Why, Fishbone diagrams, 8D problem solving)
• Knowledge of automotive or heavy-vehicle systems
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills

Pay

$18.00 – $37.00 per hour. 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.