Controls Intern (Summer 2027)

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Town of New Hudson (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company, is seeking engineering interns to assist with vehicle electrical architecture, CAN network design, and wiring harness definition. You will help develop integration strategies for electrical systems and support power management planning on automotive, motorsports, and defense projects.

You'll work within a multidisciplinary team to gather requirements, source sensors and actuators, and help test and calibrate prototype systems in development vehicles using

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS or MS in Electrical, Mechanical, Software Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong analytical and teamwork skills helpful for multidisciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist Engineers with Vehicle Electrical Architecture by developing integration strategies for electrical systems.
• Define CAN architecture and assist in wiring harness design and harness builds.
• Support vehicle builds, interface with suppliers, and help with testing and data analysis.
• Assist with controls and software development using Simulink and ROS in prototype environments.

Skills

Vehicle Electrical Architecture

CAN Architecture

Wiring Harness Design

Simulink / ROS

Education

BS or MS in Electrical, Mechanical, Software Engineering or related engineering discipline

Tools

Simulink

ROS

Job description

About Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh companyPratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster.Apply engineering experience to develop and test embedded systems within automotive, military, medical, aerospace and motorsports industries. Support and develop such systems across Pratt & Miller’s programs and customer’s projects. Roles and responsibilities may encompass every level of system development from conceptualization and concept proof, through testing and validation, to product commercialization.As a relatively small engineering company, project topics and scope of work can vary widely depending on customer needs and market conditions. An open mind to new challenges and a desire to constantly learn is a must for any candidate. The following section describes the skills that are valuable for the types of projects awarded to our group. A candidate is not expected to be an expert in all these areas but be comfortable working in and among them.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Typical responsibilities for interns include, but are not limited to the following items: Assist Engineers with Vehicle Electrical Architecture by:o Developing vehicle integration strategy for electrical systemso Defining architecture for power generation, management, and storageo Defining CAN architecture and integrate vehicle communication systemso Communicating wiring and connector requirements to support harness buildsHardware Specification by:o Following industry standards for vehicle electrical systems and wiringo Researching, selecting, and sourcing sensors, actuators, motors, energy storage, and other hardwareo Communicating mechanical requirements of system to project design staffo Identifying controller hardware to meet I/O and computational requirementso Designing wiring harness and working with electronics lab to build harnessesAssist Engineers with Vehicle Builds by:o Integrating electronic systems into vehicleso Interfacing with suppliers to ensure performance and timing expectations are meto Troubleshooting electrical issues ranging from harnessing to controller stateso Processing and analyzing performance and test datao Providing analysis, insight, and feedback for developmentAssist Engineers with Controls and Software Development through:o Developing and supporting algorithm development in Simulink using a rapid prototype environmento Autonomy development leveraging Use of ROS for perception, vehicle path planning and path followingo Integrating and building prototype systems in development vehicleso Calibrating software and validating software in test vehiclesOTHERThe candidate must be able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary teamKNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:Ideal candidates will be working towards the following degree(s):• BS or MS in Electrical, Mechanical, Software Engineering or related engineering disciplinePay Range:$18.00 - $37.00The 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. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email [e-mail] Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be \"U.S. Persons,\" as defined in these regulations. Generally, a \"U.S. Person\" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.